The competition for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as African teams prepare for matchdays 5 and 6 of the qualifiers starting on March 19. The group winners will secure automatic qualification while the best runners-up will compete for a playoff spot.
In Group A, Egypt leads with 10 points, followed by Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Sudan is currently leading Group B, closely followed by Senegal and DR Congo. Group C sees Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin tied on points, with Nigeria trailing behind. Cameroon tops Group D, closely followed by Libya and Cape Verde. Morocco leads Group E despite off-field disruptions. Ivory Coast leads Group F, with Gabon close behind. Algeria and Mozambique are neck-and-neck in Group G. Tunisia remains undefeated in Group H while Comoros and Ghana are in strong positions in Group I.
The upcoming fixtures for matchdays 5 and 6 include crucial games that will shape the tournament’s outcome. Teams are gearing up for intense battles to secure their spots in the World Cup.