Tunisia wraps up world cup qualifying with 3-0 win against Namibia
## Sports Update: Tunisia's World Cup Qualification
Sports Update: Tunisia's World Cup Qualification
Tunisia secured its place in the 2026 World Cup and concluded its African qualifying campaign with a 3-0 victory over Namibia on Mon, Nov 20, 2023. Ali Abdi scored a penalty in the 28th minute, followed by second-half goals from Hannibal Mejbri and Ferjani Sassi.
Tunisia topped Group H with 28 points from 10 matches, finishing 13 points ahead of Namibia, which secured second place. The nine group winners automatically qualify for the World Cup.
The four best runners-up will compete in a mini-tournament consisting of two semifinals and a final in November. The winner will advance to FIFA's playoff tournament, facing opponents from Asia, CONCACAF, South America, and Oceania.
Tunisia secured its place in the 2026 World Cup and concluded its African qualifying campaign with a 3-0 victory over Namibia on Mon, Nov 20, 2023.
Equatorial Guinea drew 1-1 with Liberia at home. Sao Tome and Principe achieved its first win in the group, defeating Malawi 1-0. In Group B, South Sudan and Togo played to a 0-0 draw.
On Sun, Nov 19, 2023, Ghana, a 2010 quarterfinalist, became the fifth African nation to qualify for the World Cup, joining Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco in the tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
