48 African squads for World Cup 2026 qualifiers Matchdays 9 & 10

The moment of truth has arrived! All eyes across the African continent are turning towards Matchdays 9 and 10 of the African Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As we near the final stages, the competition intensifies, and the excitement reaches a fever pitch. Teams are now pushing with all their might to secure their tickets to the biggest global event in North America.

At Pan Africa Football, we bring you a comprehensive look at the players that coaches will be using. The final squads for these crucial fixtures have been officially announced. These lists carry the hopes and dreams of millions of fans, featuring a mix of star professionals playing in major global leagues and promising talents.

Below are the full squads for all the African national teams participating in Matchdays 9 and 10 of the Qualifiers:

Group A

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Egypt	20	[View Full Roster Here]
2- Burkina Faso	15	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Sierra Leone	12	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Guinea-Bissau	10	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Ethiopia	6	[View Full Roster Here]
6- Djibouti	1	[View Full Roster Here]

Egypt are close to qualifying for the World Cup, needing just two points from their matches against Djibouti and Guinea-Bissau.

Group B

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Senegal	18	[View Full Roster Here]
2- DR Congo	16	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Sudan	12	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Togo	7	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Mauritania	6	[View Full Roster Here]
6- South Sudan	4	[View Full Roster Here]

Senegal are close to qualification, needing a win and a draw from their matches against South Sudan and Mauritania.
DR Congo are monitoring the situation as they have two matches against Sudan and Togo.

Group C

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Benin	14	[View Full Roster Here]
2- South Africa	14	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Nigeria	11	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Rwanda	11	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Lesotho	9	[View Full Roster Here]
6- Zimbabwe	4	[View Full Roster Here]

This is the most competitive group, with four teams still in contention for World Cup qualification.
In Matchday 5, Benin face Rwanda, South Africa face Zimbabwe, and Nigeria face Lesotho.
The decisive fixtures will see South Africa take on Rwanda and Nigeria meet Benin.

Group D

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1-Cape Verde	19	[View Full Roster Here]
2-Cameroon	15	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Libya	14	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Angola	10	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Mauritius	5	–
6- Eswatini	2	[View Full Roster Here]

This group could bring surprises as Cape Verde visit Libya, while Cameroon face Mauritius.
In the final round, Cape Verde meet Eswatini, while Cameroon face a tough test against Angola.

Group E

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Morocco	21	[View Full Roster Here]
2- Tanzania	10	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Niger	9	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Zambia	6	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Congo	1	[View Full Roster Here]
6- Eritrea	–	Withdrawal

Morocco have officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

Group F

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)	20	[View Full Roster Here]
2- Gabon	19	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Gambia	10	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Burundi	10	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Kenya	9	[View Full Roster Here]
6- Seychelles	0	–

The race remains open between Ivory Coast and Gabon.
Ivory Coast face Seychelles on Matchday 9, while Gabon play Gambia.
In Matchday 10, Ivory Coast meet Kenya, and Gabon take on Burundi.

Group G

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Algeria	19	[View Full Roster Here]
2- Uganda	15	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Mozambique	15	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Guinea	11	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Botswana	9	[View Full Roster Here]
6- Somalia	1	[View Full Roster Here]

Algeria are close to qualification, needing a win in Matchday 9 against Somalia, which seems within reach.

Group H

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Tunisia	22	[View Full Roster Here]
2- Namibia	15	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Liberia	11	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Malawi	10	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Equatorial Guinea	10	–
6- São Tomé and Príncipe	0	–

Tunisia have officially secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Group I

National Team	Points	Squad Link
1- Ghana	19	[View Full Roster Here]
2- Madagascar	16	[View Full Roster Here]
3- Comoros	15	[View Full Roster Here]
4- Mali	12	[View Full Roster Here]
5- Central African Republic	5	–
6- Chad	1	[View Full Roster Here]

Ghana are close to qualification, needing a win against the Central African Republic in Matchday 9.

Read the full CAF group standings in World Cup 2026 Africa qualifiers here.

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48 African squads for World Cup 2026 qualifiers Matchdays 9 & 10