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.
- Ivory Coast must win against Kenya to secure the top spot and direct qualification.
- A draw or loss would leave their qualification relying 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.
The runner-up will be left to battle it out in the tense CAF Play-off Round for a second chance.
Author's summary: Ivory Coast needs a win to secure World Cup spot.