Egypt on Wednesday became the third African country to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after cruising past Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca.
The Pharaohs, who have featured at three previous World Cups, secured top spot in Group A with one game to spare, ensuring their passage to North America.
The win means Egypt now joins fellow North African sides Morocco and Tunisia as confirmed African representatives at the global tournament.
In another explosive qualifier, Ghana’s Black Stars boosted their chances with a commanding 5-0 demolition of the Central African Republic at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.
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Goals from Mohammed Salisu, Thomas Partey, Alexander Djiku, Jordan Ayew, and Kamaldeen Sulemana sealed the emphatic win.
The result keeps Ghana three points clear of Madagascar at the top of Group I, but crucially, with a superior goal difference (+16 to +8).
With one game remaining, the Black Stars are now on the brink of confirming their place at the World Cup.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As of Wednesday, the following teams have already booked their tickets:
Canada
Mexico
USA
Japan
New Zealand
Iran
Argentina
Uzbekistan
South Korea
Jordan
Australia
Brazil
Ecuador
Uruguay
Colombia
Paraguay
Morocco
Tunisia
Egypt
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