African World Cup Qualifiers: Ivory Coast's Final Push
Group F of the African World Cup qualifiers is set for a dramatic finish, with Ivory Coast needing a win against Kenya to secure the top spot and direct qualification over Gabon.
Ivory Coast, with 23 points, holds a slim one-point lead over Gabon's 22 points. To secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup,
the clearest path for Ivory Coast is to beat Kenya, which would automatically send them to the World Cup.
- If Ivory Coast draws or loses, their qualification relies on Gabon failing to win their own match against Burundi.
- A Gabon victory would see them jump into first place and claim the automatic ticket.
The runner-up will be left to battle it out in the tense CAF Play-off Round for a second chance.
Author's summary: Ivory Coast needs a win to secure World Cup spot.