African World Cup Qualifiers: Ivory Coast's Path to 2026
Group F of the African World Cup qualifiers concludes with a thrilling final matchday, as Ivory Coast (23 points) seeks a win against Kenya to secure the top spot and direct qualification over Gabon (22 points).
The Elephants hold a slim one-point lead over Gabon and must beat Kenya to automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. A draw or loss would require Gabon to fail to win their match against Burundi for Ivory Coast to qualify.
- Ivory Coast has 23 points.
- Gabon has 22 points.
- The runner-up will compete in the CAF Play-off Round for a second chance.
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Author's summary: Ivory Coast needs a win to secure a World Cup spot.