FULL LIST: African 2026 World Cup Qualifying — Matchday 10 Results!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Here are the confirmed results and outcomes from Matchday 10 of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (12‑14 October 2025):

Key Results & Highlights

• Cape Verde 3–0 Eswatini (Group D) — Cape Verde secured historic first ever berth at the World Cup. [1]
• Tunisia 3–0 Namibia (Group H) — Tunisia completed their campaign without conceding a single goal. [2]
• South Africa 3–0 Rwanda (Group C) — South Africa claimed top spot in their group and qualified for the World Cup. [3]

Standings & Implications

• Group D: Cape Verde finishes top and qualifies directly. Cameroon, second in group, will go to the playoffs. [4]
• Group H: Tunisia tops the group with a perfect defensive record. [2]
• Group C: South Africa leads with the group win. Nigeria and Benin remain in contention for playoff spots. [4]

Citations:

1. The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/13/cape-verde-book-world-cup-2026-place-eswatini-cameroon?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/tunisia-finish-world-cup-qualifiers-without-conceding-goal-2025-10-13/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Reuters: www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/south-africa-win-group-qualify-world-cup-2025-10-14/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. NewsWire NG: newswirengr.com/2025/10/13/complete-list-african-2026-world-cup-qualifying-tables/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Managing Editor of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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