World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Mozambique vs Botswana, decisive duel to stay in the race | OneFootball

A survival clash promising intensity and suspense.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Mozambique vs Botswana, decisive duel to stay in the race

Mozambique and Botswana face off this Monday in a crucial match for the continuation of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers.

The Mambas are coming off a heavy defeat to Uganda (0-4), a setback that halted their momentum and exposed defensive weaknesses. Still, the team sits third in Group G with 12 points and can hope to bounce back. On home turf, Mozambique will rely on their strong track record against Botswana: 13 wins from 20 encounters, including three victories in a row.

On the other side, the Zebras arrive with mixed morale. Beaten 3-1 by Algeria, they remain fourth in the group with nine points. Their campaign has been marked by persistent inconsistency: just one win in their last five matches. The team alternates between promising play and costly mistakes, and will need to find more consistency if they want to pull off an upset.

The stakes are crystal clear for both sides: stay in the race. Mozambique must prove they can bounce back, while Botswana will be looking to break their losing streak against their neighbors.