2026 World Cup Qualifier: Results Of All Matches Played On Tuesday

The latest round of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup produced thrilling encounters across Africa and Europe on Tuesday, with Nigeria held to a 1-1 draw by South Africa, while Senegal mounted a stunning comeback to defeat DR Congo.

At the Free State Stadium, the Super Eagles were forced to settle for a point against Bafana Bafana in a tense clash.

An own goal from William Troost-Ekong gave the hosts an early advantage before Calvin Bassey restored parity for Nigeria. The result leaves both sides locked in a battle for top spot in Group C.

In one of the day’s most dramatic fixtures, Senegal overturned a 2-0 deficit to defeat DR Congo 3-2 at the Stade des Martyrs. The Teranga Lions showed grit and determination to seal all three points and boost their qualification hopes.

Elsewhere on the continent, Kenya demolished Seychelles 5-0, while Cape Verde edged Cameroon 1-0 in a surprise result. Benin thrashed Lesotho 4-0, and Rwanda sealed a narrow 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe.

Other scores:

Sierra Leone 2-0 Ethiopia

Burkina Faso 0-0 Egypt

Togo 1-0 Sudan

Tanzania 0-1 Niger

Namibia 3-0 São Tomé and Príncipe

Mauritania 0-0 South Sudan

Gabon 0-0 Ivory Coast

Angola 3-1 Mauritius

Gambia 2-0 Burundi

In Europe, England produced a ruthless display with a 5-0 victory over Serbia away from home. Portugal also grabbed a dramatic 3-2 win against Hungary, while France edged Iceland 2-1.

Other European results:

Azerbaijan 1-1 Ukraine

Armenia 2-1 Republic of Ireland

Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-2 Austria

Cyprus 2-2 Romania

Norway 11-1 Moldova

Albania 1-0 Latvia

The next round of qualifiers will resume in October, as nations continue their push to book a place at the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026.