2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Full Schedule for Africa’s Matchday 5
As the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, top African nations, including Nigeria, Rwanda, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Algeria, and Ghana, are set to battle for qualification this weekend in Matchday 5 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. With the tournament set to take place in Canada, the USA, and Mexico next year, teams across the continent are striving to secure their spots on football’s biggest stage.
Africa 2026 World Cup Qualifiers – Matchday 5 Fixtures (All times in GMT):
| Date | Group | Match | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 21 March 2025 | G | Botswana vs. Algeria | 13:00 |
| H | Equatorial Guinea vs. São Tomé and Príncipe | 13:00 | |
| A | Burkina Faso vs. Djibouti | 16:00 | |
| B | DR Congo vs. South Sudan | 16:00 | |
| C | Rwanda vs. Nigeria | 16:00 | |
| C | South Africa vs. Lesotho | 16:00 | |
| G | Burundi vs. Côte d’Ivoire | 19:00 | |
| G | Ghana vs. Chad | 19:00 | |
| A | Ethiopia vs. Egypt | 21:00 | |
| G | Guinea vs. Somalia | 21:00 | |
| E | Niger vs. Morocco | 21:30 | |
| Saturday, 22 March 2025 | B | Togo vs. Mauritania | 16:00 |
| B | Sudan vs. Senegal | 19:00 |
Stay tuned for more updates on Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!
Nigeria will host their matches at the best stadiums in Nigeria. Stay tuned for the results!
