2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group C explained

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group C is a CAF qualifying group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The group contains Nigeria, South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and Lesotho.

The group winner will directly qualify for the World Cup, and the runner-up could potentially compete in the second round to advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.^{[1] [2]}

Matches

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Notes and References

1. News: 19 May 2023 . CAF Executive Committee approves FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers calendar and announces TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d'Ivoire 2023 Final Draw date . 15 July 2023 . CAF Online . CAF.
2. News: 19 May 2023 . CAF reveals new format for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers . 15 July 2023 . CAF Online . CAF.