Watch the match between Tunisia and Namibia in the African qualifiers for the World Cup

Tunisia's national team faces a tough away match against Namibia tonight, Sunday, as part of the fourth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match will take place at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, at 7:00 pm Cairo time.

Tunisia's national team leads Group 8 in the African qualifiers with 9 points, having won all 3 matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding none. The Tunisian team aims to continue their winning streak and maintain their lead in the group to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

This match follows Tunisia's hard-fought victory over Equatorial Guinea with a 1-0 score, enhancing the importance of today's win to stay at the top and increase the gap over Namibia, which has 7 points from two draws and two wins. Tunisian fans hope to see an impressive performance fitting of the Carthage Eagles' reputation, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the global tournament.

Namibia's national team currently sits in second place in the group with 7 points, earned from two wins and one draw, scoring 6 goals and conceding only 1.

The Carthage Eagles compete in the African Cup qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in Group 8, alongside Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Malawi, Liberia, and São Tomé and Príncipe.

Tunisia aims to win and secure the three points to extend their lead in the group and boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Namibia seeks to win and snatch the group's top spot from the Tunisian team.

Missing from the Carthage Eagles' trip to South Africa to face Namibia in the fourth round of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup due to injury are Issa Al-Idouni and Saif Allah Al-Latif, adding to the challenges facing the Tunisian team in this crucial match.

Under interim coach Mounasser Al-Wahishi, the Carthage Eagles have continued their winning streak in the World Cup qualifiers, achieving a perfect record in the first three rounds, allowing them to lead the group and move closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Tunisia began their journey in the qualifiers with a 4-0 win over São Tomé and Príncipe at the Olympic Stadium Hamed El-Akari in Rades. They then defeated Malawi 1-0 at the Bingu National Stadium in the second round. In the third round, they achieved a hard-fought victory over Equatorial Guinea with a penalty goal scored by Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan.

Nine teams directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup from the African continent, the group leaders in each group. Additionally, four teams with the best runner-up positions qualify for the play-offs, where two teams will face off in the semi-finals and finals to secure an additional spot from the continent for the global play-off.

Tunisia, currently leading their group, aims to win the upcoming match against Namibia to strengthen their position and ensure early qualification for the World Cup, reflecting the efforts of the players and coaching staff in achieving this goal.

Referee Dahan Bida from Mauritania will officiate the match between Tunisia and Namibia on Sunday. The Tunisian national team seeks to participate in the World Cup for the seventh time in its history and the third consecutive time, following their appearances in 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018, and 2022, in order to bring joy to their fans after their disappointing performance in the recent Africa Cup of Nations held in Ivory Coast earlier this year.

Tunisia, leading their group in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, aims to win this match to strengthen their lead and ensure early qualification for the tournament. Led by interim coach Mounasser Al-Wahishi, the team achieved a perfect record in the first three rounds of the qualifiers, bringing them close to securing a spot in the global competition.

The repeated participation in the World Cup reflects a history of successes and challenges for the Carthage Eagles, who aspire to deliver a distinguished performance to reclaim their status and enhance the confidence of their fans. The match against Namibia will be a true test of the team's abilities, especially with the absence of some key players due to injuries, placing more responsibility on the remaining players to achieve the desired result.