Morocco stand on the brink of achieving Morocco 2026 World Cup qualification. Beat Niger in Rabat and, if Tanzania fail to win away to Congo Brazzaville, the Atlas Lions will become Africa’s first team to clinch a 2026 World Cup place. Morocco are Africa’s top-ranked side (No. 12) and the only team with a perfect record so far.
Form, Points and The Road Ahead
Morocco lead Group E with 15 points from five matches and visit Zambia next; if they down Niger, a draw in Ndola would still be enough to finish the job. Eritrea’s pre-campaign withdrawal reduced the group to five teams, while earlier administrative turmoil around Congo triggered forfeits that affected the standings.
Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia Eye Early Tickets
Egypt can lock Group A if they beat Ethiopia in Cairo and then win away at Burkina Faso, who return to their refurbished August 4 Stadium after a long ban. Algeria could also qualify if results go their way, with Botswana at home and Guinea on neutral turf in Casablanca. Tunisia stay in the mix in Group H if they defeat Liberia and Equatorial Guinea and other results break right.
South Africa vs Nigeria Looms Large
Beyond Morocco 2026 World Cup qualification talk, one showdown could reshape Group C: South Africa host Nigeria in Bloemfontein after Nigeria face Rwanda. The result will heavily influence the run-in for both heavyweights.
How CAF qualification works
Africa sends nine group winners directly to the expanded 48-team finals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The four best runners-up advance to a November playoff to decide one team for the inter-continental playoff next March. That’s why every point in this window matters.
