The African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have officially come to an end. Two of the continent’s top teams — Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire — have secured their spots at the upcoming tournament.
In Group B, Senegal’s national team dominated Mauritania on home soil, earning a resounding 4–0 victory. Led by star forward Sadio Mané, the team qualified for their fourth-ever World Cup appearance. The goals were scored by Mané (45+1, 48), Ndiaye (64), and Diallo (85). With this win, Senegal reached 24 points and finished top of their group, becoming the 27th nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
In Group F, Côte d’Ivoire displayed total control in their match against Kenya, cruising to a 3–0 win. The “Elephants” were superior throughout the game, with goals from Franck Kessié (7), Diomande (54), and Diallo (84). The result secured Côte d’Ivoire’s place at the World Cup as the 28th qualified team, finishing the group stage with 26 points.
Thus, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire have joined the list of African representatives heading to the 2026 World Cup. Both nations reaffirmed their reputation as some of the continent’s most consistent and experienced football teams.
Meanwhile, the teams that finished second in their groups — Gabon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and Nigeria — still have a chance to qualify through the upcoming playoff round. The playoff winner will claim Africa’s final spot at the tournament.
2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Africa Zone, Round 10 Results:
Group B: Senegal – Mauritania 4–0 (Mané 45+1, 48; Ndiaye 64; Diallo 85)
Group F: Côte d’Ivoire – Kenya 3–0 (Kessié 7; Diomande 54; Diallo 84)
With the conclusion of this intense stage, Africa’s strongest teams have been determined. All eyes now turn to the playoffs — where the final African ticket to the 2026 World Cup will be decided.
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