Africa’s 2026 World Cup Teams: Fixtures and Results for March friendly games

Africa’s representatives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are intensifying preparations, scheduling a wave of international friendlies across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A record nine African teams have already clinched direct qualification, signalling the continent’s strengthened presence on football’s biggest stage.

Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa, Ghana, and Cape Verde all topped their respective qualifying groups.

DR Congo, meanwhile, is still in the running for a potential tenth spot through the intercontinental play-offs.

With their places confirmed, attention has turned to refining squads and testing strategies.

This week and next week’s friendlies provide a glimpse of the challenges Africa’s teams will seek to overcome in the World Cup.

Upcoming Friendlies:

Friday, 27 March

• Algeria 7-0 Guatemala
• Austria 5-1 Ghana
• Chile 4-2 Cape Verde
• Morocco 1-1 Ecuador
• Saudi Arabia 0-4 Egypt
• South Africa 1-1 Panama

Saturday, 28 March

• Senegal 2-0 Peru
• South Korea 0-4 Côte d’Ivoire
• Haiti 0-1 Tunisia

Monday, 30 March

• Germany 2-1 Ghana
• Cape Verde 2-1 Finland

Tuesday, 31 March

• Algeria 0-0 Uruguay
• Spain 0-0 Egypt
• Canada vs Tunisia
• Morocco 2-1 Paraguay
• Senegal 3-1 The Gambia
• South Africa 1-2 Panama
• Scotland 0-1 Côte d’Ivoire

These matches will offer vital preparation, helping African teams gauge their readiness and adjust tactics as they aim for strong showings on the World Cup stage.