Egypt became the third African nation to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dominant 3–0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca. Mohamed Salah scored twice, with Ibrahim Adel opening the scoring, as the Pharaohs sealed top spot in Group A.
🏆 Egypt’s Unbeaten Campaign
With 23 points from nine matches, Egypt joins Morocco and Tunisia as confirmed African representatives. It marks their fourth World Cup appearance and a return to the global stage after missing out in 2022.
Coach Rui Vitória praised the team’s discipline and attacking flair. “We’ve built a team that believes in itself. Now we go to North America with confidence,” he said.
🌍 Cape Verde’s Fairytale Run
Cape Verde drew 3–3 with Libya in a thrilling Group D clash, coming back from 3–1 down. They were denied a stoppage-time winner by a controversial offside call but remain two points ahead of Cameroon.
If they beat Eswatini on Monday, Cape Verde will become the second smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup.
🧠 Tactical Notes
Ghana, Angola, Mali, and Ethiopia also won their qualifiers, but Cape Verde’s resilience and attacking style have captured hearts across Africa.
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