Mozambique Stun Uganda to Take Temporary Lead in World Cup Qualifying Group

Mozambique claimed crucial 3 - 1 win over Uganda on Thursday in the 5th round of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Match Summary

• Mozambique Scorers: Pepo Santos (3’ 15’) Stanley Ratifo (45’)
• Uganda Scorer: Muhammad Shaban (7’)
• Red Card: Uganda’s Denis Omedi (38’ second yellow)

The game took decisive turn in the 38 minute when Uganda was reduced to 10 men after Denis Omedi received his 2nd yellow card, making their comeback even more difficult.

Group Standings After the Match

With this victory, Mozambique climbed to the top of Group G with 12 point, 3 ahead of 2nd placed Algeria who have game in hand against Botswana on Friday.

• 1st: Mozambique 12 points
• 2nd: Algeria 9 points (game in hand)
• 3rd - 5th: Botswana, Uganda, Guinea 6 points each
• 6th: Somalia 0 points

Path to World Cup Qualification

The winners of each of the 9 groups will directly qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 4 best 2nd placed teams will battle for spot in the intercontinental playoffs.

Khaled Hegazy |

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