Nigeria and several other African teams are on the brink of elimination in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the African qualifiers intensify and just four rounds remain.
Nigeria sits fourth in their group and must win upcoming matches, especially against Rwanda and South Africa, to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Other established teams also face risk, with standout races in multiple groups determining who advances and who could miss out .
African Teams at Risk
• Nigeria: Fourth in Group C with just seven points, Nigeria faces a must-win situation in their remaining matches, especially against Rwanda and South Africa. The group is currently led by South Africa with 13 points. Even possible rulings about ineligible players may impact final standings for Nigeria.
• DR Congo, Senegal, Sudan: Group B is a tight three-way race; no team is safe, as one slip can mean elimination.
• Cameroon: Slightly trailing Cape Verde in Group D, Cameroon must pick up crucial points to avoid elimination.
• Ivory Coast, Gabon: These teams are neck-and-neck for Group F, with each match potentially deciding who moves forward and who goes home.
Group Leaders and Near-Qualifiers
• Egypt: Five points clear at the top of Group A and could qualify with just a couple more wins.
• Morocco: Maintaining a perfect record, on the verge of securing their World Cup spot and could be Africa’s earliest confirmed qualifier.
• Algeria: Three points ahead in Group G, well positioned but still at risk if they underperform.
• Tunisia: Leading Group H, close to qualifying but must guard against an appeal from Equatorial Guinea.
• Ghana: Leading Group I, a few points clear but not mathematically safe yet with Comoros and Mali still contenders.
Full List: Teams Facing Possible Elimination
• Nigeria
• Cameroon
• DR Congo
• Senegal
• Sudan
• Ivory Coast
• Gabon
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Mali
• Tanzania
These teams require strong results in remaining fixtures to avoid missing out on qualification .
Key Matches Left
• Nigeria vs. Rwanda (home)
• South Africa vs. Nigeria (away)
• Cape Verde vs. Cameroon
• Gabon vs. Ivory Coast
• Ghana vs. Chad, Ghana vs. Comoros
Big footballing nations like Nigeria, Cameroon, and others are under intense pressure as only group winners automatically progress, making every result critical from this stage forward .
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