World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Date, time, channel and head-to-head record Chad vs Mali | OneFootball

Everything you need to know about the match between Chad and Mali

Chad faces Mali in a match with little at stake, as both teams are already out of the running for qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The objective for both sides is to finish their campaign on a high note.

Mali, sitting fourth in Group I with 12 points behind Ghana (19 pts), Madagascar (16 pts), and Comoros (15 pts), has fallen short in its bid for a place at the 2026 World Cup. With a record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 defeats, the Eagles' performance has been far from satisfying.

As for Chad, they occupy the bottom spot in the group with just one point, surprisingly earned against the Black Stars (1-1). The Chadians have lost seven matches, scoring only 3 goals and conceding 19.

Date and time of the Chad vs Mali match

The match between Chad and Mali will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 16:00 GMT at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno.

Channels to watch Chad vs Mali

The game will be broadcast on Malian channel ORTM as well as the official FIFA+ streaming platform.

Head-to-head record Chad vs Mali

The Eagles of Mali are on a five-match winning streak against Chad. Whether in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers (2-1, 2-1), the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (2-0, 3-0), or in the first leg of these 2026 World Cup qualifiers (3-1), Mali has always come out on top.