Libya edge Angola to boost 2026 World Cup qualification hopes

Libya secured a crucial away victory in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Angola 1-0 at the Estádio 11 de Novembro in Luanda.

The tightly contested match was settled just three minutes into the second half when Fadel Mansour set up Pape Meissa Ba, who calmly converted in the 48th minute to give the visitors the lead.

Despite Angola’s late surge in search of an equalizer, the Libyan defense stood firm to preserve their narrow advantage.

The result sees Libya climb to third place in the group standings with 11 points, boosting their chances of staying in contention for a historic World Cup appearance.

Angola, meanwhile, slipped to fourth with seven points, a setback to their qualification hopes with only a few games remaining.

Libya will now look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures, while Angola face the challenge of bouncing back quickly if they are to keep their World Cup dream alive.