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·7 October 2025

World Cup 2026 qualifiers – Group B: Long-distance duel between Senegal and DR Congo

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Long-distance duel between Senegal and DR Congo in World Cup 2026 qualifiers

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Senegal and DR Congo remain locked in a fierce battle for the direct qualification spot in Group B. Currently, the Lions of Teranga hold the lead with a two-point advantage over the Leopards.

Senegal’s dramatic away victory over DR Congo (2-3) has changed the landscape of this group. The 2022 African champions now have their destiny in their own hands. They must first win away against South Sudan on October 10, then face Mauritania at home four days later.

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The Leopards must defeat both Togo and Sudan and hope that Pape Thiaw’s squad slips up in order to finally secure a place in the final phase of the 2026 World Cup.

Upcoming matches for the top spot in Group B:

South Sudan vs Senegal

Togo vs DR Congo

October 14:

Senegal vs Mauritania

DR Congo vs Sudan

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