Beyond the European qualifiers, today also saw thrilling matches in the African groups for the 2026 World Cup. Egypt, despite having already secured its spot in the highly anticipated tournament, continued its impressive winning streak by defeating Guinea Bissau 1-0. Meanwhile, Ghana celebrated a significant achievement, clinching qualification for the World Cup, and Burkina Faso also ended the weekend strong, securing three crucial points.
Among the evening`s results, Mali delivered a standout performance, achieving a decisive 4-1 victory over Madagascar. These outcomes further shaped the competition as teams vie for their places on the global stage. Below are all the updated results from today`s games and the current group standings:
Today`s Results
- Zambia 0-1 Niger
- Chad 2-3 Central African Republic
- Burkina Faso 2-1 Ethiopia
- Egypt 1-0 Guinea Bissau
- Ghana 1-0 Comoros
- Djibouti 1-2 Sierra Leone
- Mali 4-1 Madagascar
Group A Standings
- Egypt: 26 points
- Burkina Faso: 21 points
- Sierra Leone: 15 points
- Guinea Bissau: 10 points
- Ethiopia: 9 points
- Djibouti: 1 point
Group E Standings
- Morocco: 21 points
- Niger: 15 points
- Tanzania: 10 points
- Zambia: 9 points
- Republic of the Congo: 1 point
Group I Standings
- Ghana: 25 points
- Madagascar: 19 points
- Mali: 18 points
- Comoros: 15 points
- Central African Republic: 8 points
- Chad: 1 point
