"Morocco The undisputed neutrals' favourites at the last finals became the first African nation to reach the 2026 showpiece with a 5-0 thumping of Niger on 5 September in Rabat. The Qatar 2022 semi-finalists qualified from Group E with two games to spare after Tanzania's 1-1 draw in Congo-Brazzaville. The Atlas Lions have reached the finals six times and will co-host the 2030 edition alongside Portugal and Spain (the three opening matches will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay)."
"Algeria Vladimir Petkovic's side secured their place with a comfortable 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday. Mohamed Amoura scored twice, taking the Wolfsburg striker's tally in the qualifying campaign to eight, and the captain, Riyad Mahrez, added another. Victory put them four points clear of second-placed Uganda in Group G with one round of matches remaining. It will be Algeria's fifth World Cup finals appearance but first since Brazil in 2014."
Four of Africa's nine automatic World Cup places have been secured. Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice, clinching qualification with a game to spare. Morocco became the first African nation to qualify for 2026 after a 5-0 win over Niger, sealing Group E with two matches remaining. Tunisia progressed with two games to spare after Mohamed Ben Romdhane's late winner and goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen's saves against Equatorial Guinea. Algeria qualified following a 3-0 victory over Somalia; Mohamed Amoura scored twice and Riyad Mahrez added a goal. Six Asian teams have qualified directly.
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