The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is reaching a decisive stage as Matchday 5 of the African qualifiers unfolds. With every match carrying significant weight, teams across the continent are fighting for crucial points to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
One of the standout fixtures sees Liberia hosting Tunisia at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Tunisia, a team renowned for its consistency in African football, will look to extend their impressive unbeaten away run to seven matches. The Carthage Eagles have not lost on the road in their last six outings, making them strong favorites against a Liberian side eager to cause an upset. Currently sitting third in their group, Liberia knows that securing a positive result is essential to maintaining their qualification hopes.
Meanwhile, in another high-stakes encounter, Eswatini faces Cameroon in what promises to be an intense battle. Cameroon, a team with a rich World Cup history, is determined to assert its dominance and claim maximum points. However, Eswatini will be motivated to defend their home turf and challenge the Indomitable Lions in a match that could shake up the group standings.
With only the group winners earning direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the pressure is mounting on teams to deliver. Additionally, the four best second-placed teams will enter a playoff for a final chance at securing a spot at the tournament. Every goal, every point, and every result on Matchday 5 will shape the fate of African representation on the world’s biggest football stage.
