2026 World Cup qualifiers: Guinea stumbles against Mozambique

BY Ibrahim Sannie
June 10, 2024
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Just four days after their impressive victory over Algeria, Guinea faced a setback in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Hosting Mozambique in El Jadida, Morocco, due to home ground constraints, the Syli National suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat on Monday. This loss on the fourth day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers leaves Guinea trailing in Group G.

Guinea’s morale was high following their 2-1 triumph in Algeria, but the team couldn’t replicate that success against Mozambique.

Despite their efforts, the match slipped away in the final moments, dealing a significant blow to their qualifying aspirations.

The defeat has immediate consequences for Kaba Diawara’s squad. With this loss, Guinea is now behind both Mozambique and Algeria in the group standings.

Algeria capitalized on their momentum earlier in the day, securing a 2-1 victory over Uganda, thereby pulling three points clear at the top of the group.

This unexpected turn of events places added pressure on Guinea as they move forward in their quest for World Cup qualification.

The team must regroup and address the issues that led to their defeat, ensuring they are better prepared for their upcoming fixtures.

The defeat underscores the unpredictable nature of the qualifiers and highlights the importance of consistency and focus.

For Guinea, the path to the 2026 World Cup has become more challenging, but the team remains determined to bounce back and reclaim their standing in Group G.

As the qualifiers progress, every match becomes crucial. Guinea’s next games will be pivotal in determining their fate, and the squad must draw lessons from this setback to enhance their performance and chances of securing a spot in the World Cup.