As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, African nations are gearing up for crucial fixtures that will determine their path to the tournament. The African qualifiers are structured with 54 teams divided into nine groups, with each group winner securing direct qualification to the World Cup. The four best runners-up will enter a playoff stage, with the winner potentially earning an additional spot through an inter-confederation playoff. citeturn0search4
Upcoming Fixtures:
Matchday 5 (March 19–22, 2025):
- Group A:
- Algeria vs. Uganda
- Mali vs. Comoros
- Group B:
- Tunisia vs. Libya
- Equatorial Guinea vs. Botswana
- Group C:
- Nigeria vs. South Africa
- Zimbabwe vs. Lesotho
- Group D:
- Senegal vs. Togo
- Namibia vs. Mozambique
- Group E:
- Morocco vs. Zambia
- Congo vs. Tanzania
- Group F:
- Egypt vs. Kenya
- Gabon vs. Rwanda
- Group G:
- Cameroon vs. Angola
- Madagascar vs. Burundi
- Group H:
- Ghana vs. DR Congo
- Sudan vs. Sierra Leone
- Group I:
- Ivory Coast vs. Burkina Faso
- Benin vs. Niger
These fixtures are pivotal as teams vie for top positions in their respective groups. Notably, Egypt, Sudan, and Morocco are leading their groups and will aim to maintain their momentum. The matches are set to take place between March 19 and 22, 2025, across various venues on the continent.
Fans and analysts alike are keenly observing these encounters, as the outcomes will significantly shape the African contingent heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
