World Cup 2026 qualifiers – Group A: Egypt just a step away from qualification

Africa 07 October 2025 at 06:37

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Egypt is on the brink of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sitting atop Group A with 20 points, the Pharaohs need just one win from their last two matches to punch their ticket to the American World Cup.

Mohamed Salah and his teammates could wrap up qualification as early as Wednesday, October 8, 2025, if they beat Djibouti—the group’s bottom side with just one point from eight games.

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If Hossam Hassan’s men don’t get the win, and the Stallions (Burkina Faso) defeat Sierra Leone, Egypt will have a second chance at home against Guinea-Bissau on October 12.

Burkina Faso still need to win both of their remaining games to at least secure a place in the continental playoffs.

Fixtures in the battle for Group A’s top spot:

October 8:

Djibouti vs Egypt

Sierra Leone – Burkina Faso

October 12:

Egypt vs Guinea-Bissau

Burkina Faso vs Ethiopia