Tunisia and Morocco Seal Spots in 2026 FIFA World Cup
Tunisia and Morocco have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Get the latest updates on their qualification journey and performance.
Tunisia has officially secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to Mohamed Ben Romdhane's dramatic 94th-minute winner in their 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea. This win gave Tunisia an unbeatable lead in Group H, with 22 points from eight matches, 10 points clear of second-placed Namibia who still have three games to play.
This qualification marks Tunisia's seventh appearance in the World Cup and their third consecutive participation. The team, coached by Sami Trabelsi, showcased exceptional defensive skills, remaining undefeated in the qualifiers with a remarkable goal difference of 13:0.
Tunisia's impressive performance, coupled with Morocco's earlier qualification, highlights the strong presence of African teams in the World Cup. Mozambique also kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Botswana in Group G.
Tunisia has officially secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, thanks to Mohamed Ben Romdhane's dramatic 94th-minute winner in their 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea. This win gave Tunisia an unbeatable lead in Group H, with 22 points from eight matches, 10 points clear of second-placed Namibia who still have three games to play.
This qualification marks Tunisia's seventh appearance in the World Cup and their third consecutive participation. The team, coached by Sami Trabelsi, showcased exceptional defensive skills, remaining undefeated in the qualifiers with a remarkable goal difference of 13:0.
Tunisia's impressive performance, coupled with Morocco's earlier qualification, highlights the strong presence of African teams in the World Cup. Mozambique also kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Botswana in Group G.
Tunisia's national team, led by coach Sami Trabelsi, has secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their seventh appearance in the tournament and third consecutive year of participation. The team sealed their qualification with a thrilling 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea, thanks to a late goal scored by Mohamed Ben Romdhane in the 94th minute. Ben Romdhane tapped in a simple shot after Equatorial Guinea's defense faltered, allowing Firas Chaouat to set him up perfectly.
🔙 Tunisia are headed to their third straight #FIFAWorldCup!@aramco | #WeAre26 pic.twitter.com/aYxg46aaIH
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 8, 2025
Following Tunisia's win, Morocco also underlined their dominance in Group E, securing a 2-0 victory over Zambia. Meanwhile, Mozambique kept their qualification hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Botswana in Group G.
Morocco's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Zambia in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match, held at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Youssef En-Nesyri opened the scoring in the 7th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error, while Hamza Igamane doubled the lead just before halftime. This win maintains Morocco's flawless record in Group E, with 21 points from seven matches, and solidifies their position at the top of the table. Morocco has now secured seven consecutive victories, putting them on the brink of qualifying for the final tournament.
Key Highlights of Morocco's Victory:
- Final Score: Morocco won 2-0 against Zambia
- Goals: Youssef En-Nesyri (7') and Hamza Igamane (47')
- Group E Standings: Morocco leads with 21 points from 7 matches
- Consecutive Wins: Morocco has now secured 14 consecutive wins in qualifiers
In other news, Mozambique kept their World Cup qualification hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Botswana in Group G. Witi and Faisal Banga scored in each half, giving Mozambique a crucial victory. They are currently three points behind leaders Algeria but have played one more game. Nine teams from Africa will qualify automatically for the World Cup, with a 10th place available through an inter-continental play-off.
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