The road to the 2026 World Cup is heating up. Imagine a chessboard, with African teams making strategic moves to qualify. Costa do Marfim, led by Ousmane Diomande, just took a significant step forward, staying on top of group F.
Their win against Burundi was a nail-biter – 1-0, with Guessand scoring the only goal at minute 16, thanks to an assist from Haller.
African Teams on the Rise
Let’s look at the highlights:
- Egito beat Etiópia 2-0, maintaining their top spot in group A.
- Salah scored the first goal and assisted the second, solidifying their lead.
- Other winners included Marrocos, Gana, Nigéria, RD do Congo, Burkina Faso, África do Sul, Guiné Equatorial, and Argélia.
The only surprise of the day was the 0-0 tie between Guiné and Somália. These matches are a reminder that in football, anything can happen.
Qualification Still Up for Grabs
As the qualification phase continues, teams will need to stay focused to secure their spots in the 2026 World Cup. The competition is fierce, and each match counts. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.
