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Tunisia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win in Equatorial Guinea

Tunisia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win in Equatorial Guinea

Summary

Tunisia has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Equatorial Guinea 1-0. Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane scored the winning goal in added time. This win makes Tunisia the second African country, after Morocco, to secure a spot at the tournament.

Key Facts

  • Tunisia won 1-0 against Equatorial Guinea with a goal from Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane.
  • The victory secured Tunisia's qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
  • Tunisia now has an uncatchable lead in Group H, having earned 22 points from eight games.
  • Morocco was the first African team to qualify for the World Cup in 2026.
  • The World Cup in 2026 will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Tunisia has qualified for the World Cup seven times but has only won three matches in previous tournaments.
  • Africa will have at least nine slots in the 48-team World Cup, which might increase to 10 after playoffs.

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