Uganda Cranes will resume their quest for a maiden FIFA World Cup appearance later this month with two crucial fixtures in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying.
Head coach Paul Put is set to unveil his squad for the doubleheader against Mozambique and Guinea on Monday during a press conference at the headquarters of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) in Mengo.
The Cranes will first face Mozambique’s Mambas on March 20 at Cairo International Stadium in Egypt before returning home to host Guinea on March 25 in Kampala.
Placed in Group G, Uganda currently sits fifth on the table with six points, level with Botswana and Guinea, while Algeria leads with nine points.
2026 World Cup Qualifying: Group G table (through four matches)
Points | |
Algeria | 9 |
Mozambique | 9 |
Botswana | 6 |
Guinea | 6 |
Uganda | 6 |
Somalia | 0 |
Only the group winners will earn direct qualification to the final tournament in Mexico, Canada, and USA. The four best runners-up across all groups will enter a mini-tournament, where the winner will secure a place in the FIFA Intercontinental Play-Offs.
Coach Put’s squad announcement will set the tone for Uganda's decisive campaign as they seek to revive their qualification hopes.
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