Ivory Coast's World Cup Qualification Hopes
Group F of the African World Cup qualifiers is set for a dramatic finish as Ivory Coast fights for a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup against Gabon.
Ivory Coast, with 23 points, holds a slim one-point lead over Gabon's 22 points, and the clearest path to qualification is to beat Kenya.
- Win against Kenya: automatic qualification to the World Cup
- Draw or lose: 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, leaving the runner-up to battle it out in the CAF Play-off Round.
The final matchday for Group F of the African World Cup qualifiers is set for a dramatic finish.
Author's summary: Ivory Coast needs a win to secure a World Cup spot.