World Cup 2026 qualifying: Egypt and Ghana win but Algeria stunned

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World Cup 2026 qualifying: Egypt and Ghana win but Algeria stunned
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Egypt continue their 100% start in 2026 World Cup qualifying and Ghana register a win over Mali, but Algeria are stunned by Guinea.

Egypt forward Trezeguet is the top scorer in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with five goals in three gamesTrezeguet scored twice as Egypt continued their 100% start in qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso, but Algeria were stunned at home by Guinea.

There were also wins for Benin, Libya, Malawi and Sudan, while former Fulham assistant coach Luis Boa Morte began his spell in charge of Guinea-Bissau with a goalless draw at home against Ethiopia. The Pharaohs saw out victory despite Lassina Traore pulling one back from close range after the break, and Hossam Hassan's men are now four points clear at the top of Group A after Guinea-Bissau drew.

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