The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up on September 4, 2025, with a slate of crucial Africa Zone qualifiers.
Ten compelling matchups are scheduled, reflecting the intense competition for the continent's expanded nine direct qualification slots.
Fans can look forward to Guinea-Bissau taking on Sierra Leone, while Mauritius faces Cape Verde. Angola goes head-to-head with Libya, and continental giants Cameroon will battle Eswatini.
Algeria is set to play Botswana, and Sao Tome will challenge Equatorial Guinea. Tunisia will meet Liberia, with Chad facing Ghana in what promises to be an exciting clash.
The day rounds off with Madagascar against the Central African Republic, and Mali hosting Comoros.
These fixtures are pivotal as 45 African teams vie for a spot in the historic 48-team tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
