At least four more African nations are on the verge of securing their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Morocco, who have already sealed qualification after a flawless run in the qualifiers.
Egypt are in prime position to confirm their spot. The Pharaohs, guaranteed at least second place in their group, can go eight points clear with victory over second-placed Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
In Group F, Ivory Coast lead Gabon by just one point ahead of their crunch meeting on Tuesday. A win for the Elephants would all but secure their ticket to the global showpiece.
The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia are also close, sitting seven points clear of Namibia. They will qualify if they defeat Equatorial Guinea away on Monday. Even a draw could suffice if Namibia fail to beat São Tomé and Príncipe at home.
Meanwhile, South Africa, who top Group C, could strengthen their position significantly if they beat Nigeria in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, despite the lingering threat of a possible FIFA points deduction.
With Morocco already through, Africa’s representation at the expanded 48-team World Cup continues to take shape.
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