Tunisia booked their World Cup on Matchday 8 whereas Algeria occasion was delayed by Guinea in Casablanca because the Africa FIFA 2026 World Cup Matchday 8 continues on Monday.
Tunisia turned Africa’s second crew to e book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Malabo on Monday evening.
Midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane struck deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic win for the Carthage Eagles, confirming their seventh World Cup look and third in succession.
The late winner lifted Tunisia to 22 factors from eight matches, mathematically out of attain for second-placed Namibia on 12 factors with two fixtures remaining.
Remarkably, Jalel Kadri’s facet stay the one African crew but to concede a aim within the qualifiers, boasting an immaculate 13:0 report.
Their self-discipline was on full show once more, with goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen commanding a backline led by Montassar Talbi and Dylan Bronn.
Equatorial Guinea, whose marketing campaign was derailed by earlier FIFA sanctions, resisted bravely and compelled Tunisia into defensive mode late on.
Nevertheless, the defeat leaves them stranded on 10 factors from eight matches, now depending on a robust end and runners-up rating to revive qualification hopes.
The day’s greatest shock got here in Casablanca, the place Algeria had been held to a goalless draw by Guinea.
It marked the Fennecs’ first World Cup qualifier with out a aim in 37 matches.
They continue to be high on 19 factors however should wait till October to safe their ticket.
Elsewhere, Morocco, the primary African facet to qualify showcased their power with a 2-0 victory in Zambia to proceed their run of the marketing campaign.
Youssef En-Nesyri opened the scoring with a header inside seven minutes, whereas Hamza Igamane struck shortly after the restart.
The Atlas Lions now have 21 factors, sustaining a dominant 21:2 aim tally throughout seven straight wins.
Tanzania path far behind in second with 10 factors however retain a sport in hand over Zambia and Niger.
In Group G, Mozambique tightened their grip on second place with a 2-0 house win over Botswana.
Witi’s early strike and a second-half end from Feliciano “Bangal” Jone secured the factors, lifting the Mambas to fifteen factors, three behind leaders Algeria.
Botswana stay on 9 factors and face an uphill activity to remain in competition.
Uganda additionally stored their marketing campaign alive, defeating Somalia 2-0 in Kira City by objectives from Allan Okello and Jude Ssemugabi.
They now sit degree with Mozambique, establishing a pivotal October conflict in opposition to Algeria.
