Tunisia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Liberia, Madagascar thrashed the Central African Republic 4-1. At the same time, Cameroon were held to a surprising goalless draw by Eswatini in their latest 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Tunisia maintained their lead in Group H after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Liberia at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Complex in Monrovia.
Hazem Mastouri netted the decisive goal in the fourth minute, finishing off a well-worked move following high pressing from Hannibal Mejbri. The Carthage Eagles nearly doubled their advantage before halftime, with Naïm Sliti rattling the crossbar.
Despite Liberia dominating possession in search of an equalizer, Tunisia’s defense stood firm, with goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen making crucial saves in the 37th and 41st minutes. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane missed a chance to seal the win, but Tunisia extended their lead at the top of the group.
Next up, Tunisia face Malawi, while Liberia take on Sao Tome and Principe. The match started with an early scare as Gabor put the Central Africans ahead in the ninth minute. However, Madagascar responded in style, with captain Rayan Raveloson scoring twice before halftime.
The Barea continued their attacking dominance in the second half, adding two more goals while keeping their opponents at bay with a solid defensive display. The emphatic victory strengthens Madagascar’s chances of securing a historic first-ever World Cup qualification.
Cameroon endured a frustrating night after being held to a 0-0 draw by bottom-placed Eswatini in Group D. Despite controlling possession, the Indomitable Lions failed to find the back of the net.
The result keeps Cameroon at the top of the group with nine points from five matches, while Eswatini picked up their first point of the campaign. With other Group D fixtures set to take place on Wednesday, Cameroon must respond quickly to maintain their lead and strengthen their qualification hopes.
As the race to the 2026 World Cup heats up, Tunisia and Madagascar have bolstered their positions, while Cameroon’s stumble leaves them with work to do.
