Egypt Seal FIFA World Cup 2026 Spot with Victory Over Djibouti

Egypt secured a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Djibouti in Casablanca, topping Group A with one game left. Mohamed Salah scored twice and Ibrahim Adel added one, making Egypt the third African qualifier after Morocco and Tunisia. Ghana thrashed the Central African Republic 5-0, needing just one more point to qualify, with goals from Partey, Salisu, Djiku, Ayew, and Sulemana. Cape Verde drew 3-3 with Libya, staying ahead of Cameroon in Group D and moving closer to a first-ever World Cup. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.