World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Group G update and qualification scenarios
The qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup (Africa Zone) will resume in October with matches for the 9th and 10th rounds of the group stage.
Group G standings
Algeria sits atop Group G with 19 points. The Fennecs have chalked up 6 wins, with just one draw and a single defeat.
They are 4 points clear of their closest challengers, Uganda and Mozambique.
Group G table
| # | Team | Points | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 19 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 7 | +12 |
| 2 | Uganda | 15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| 3 | Mozambique | 15 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 |
| 4 | Guinea | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| 5 | Botswana | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| 6 | Somalia | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 16 | -13 |
Remaining Group G fixtures
| Date | Home team | Result | Away team | Venue / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Somalia | v | Algeria | Postponed (CAF) |
| October 2025 | Mozambique | v | Guinea | Estádio do Zimpeto, Maputo - Postponed (CAF) |
| October 2025 | Botswana | v | Uganda | Postponed (CAF) |
| October 2025 | Guinea | v | Botswana | Postponed (CAF) |
| October 2025 | Somalia | v | Mozambique | Postponed (CAF) |
| October 2025 | Algeria | v | Uganda | Postponed (CAF) |
Qualification scenarios
Algeria's qualification
- Algeria needs just 3 points from their next two matches against Somalia and Uganda to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup.
- Two points could be enough if Uganda and Mozambique drop points in the final two matchdays of the qualifiers.
Uganda's qualification
- 6 points, combined with a favorable set of circumstances.
Mozambique's qualification
- 6 points, combined with a favorable set of circumstances.
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