Tunisia secured a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Namibia on Monday, closing its African qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup with a strong performance. The match saw Ali Abdi convert a 28th-minute penalty kick, while Hannibal Mejbri and Ferjani Sassi added second-half goals to seal the win for the hosts.
Tunisia’s win cemented its position at the top of Group H, with 28 points from 10 matches, finishing 13 points ahead of second-place Namibia. As one of the nine group winners, Tunisia has automatically qualified for the World Cup. The team’s successful qualifying campaign is a testament to its strength and determination.
The African qualifying tournament also saw other significant developments. The four best runners-up will compete in a mini tournament, consisting of two semifinals and a final, scheduled to take place in November. The winning team will then advance to FIFA’s playoff tournament, where it will face opponents from Asia, CONCACAF, South America, and Oceania.
In other Group H matches, Equatorial Guinea drew 1-1 with Liberia at home, while Sao Tome and Principe secured its first win in the group with a 1-0 victory over Malawi. Additionally, South Sudan drew 0-0 with visiting Togo in Group B.
On Sunday, Ghana became the fifth African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, joining Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana’s qualification is a significant achievement, having previously reached the quarterfinals in 2010.
The 2026 World Cup is set to be a highly anticipated event, with a diverse range of teams from around the world competing for the top prize. With Tunisia and other African nations having secured their spots, the stage is now set for an exciting tournament. The upcoming playoff tournament and mini tournament will provide further opportunities for teams to showcase their skills and compete for a place in the World Cup. As the international football community looks forward to the 2026 World Cup, the qualifying campaigns have provided a glimpse into the talent and determination of teams from around the world.
