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As the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup enter their final stages, the race is heating up. While football powerhouses like Egypt and Morocco are poised to qualify, Nigeria's hopes of making it to the global showpiece hang by a thread.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria's World Cup hopes are on the verge of elimination as they sit fourth in their group.
  • The team must win its two remaining matches to have a chance at qualifying.
  • Morocco has a perfect record with five wins in five matches and could be the first African team to qualify.
  • Egypt is also in a strong position, leading its group by five points.
  • The race remains tight in several other groups, including those led by DR Congo, Ivory Coast, and Ghana.
  • The article provides a full breakdown of the current standings across all nine African qualifying groups.
With just four matches left, the African qualifying race for the 2026 World Cup is a mix of teams on the brink of glory and others facing the risk of an early exit. The Final Sprint.

Source: The Punch