2026 World Cup African qualifiers – Mauritius vs Cameroon: date, TV channel and head-to-head history | OneFootball

2026 World Cup qualifiers - Mauritius vs Cameroon: all you need to know about the match

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October is shaping up to be decisive for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with crucial fixtures that will determine the last seven spots reserved for Africa. With Tunisia and Morocco having already secured their tickets, the battle remains fierce for the remaining teams.Cameroon now needs nothing short of a miracle to reach the final stage. Their fate hinges on the results of their matches against Mauritius and Angola. They must win both games outright and hope that Cape Verde, the group leaders, lose to both Libya and Eswatini.

Date and venue

Mauritius will host Cameroon on Wednesday, October 8, at the Cote d’Or National Sports Complex in Saint-Pierre, with kickoff set for 13:00 GMT.

Broadcast information

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports for the Middle East and North Africa region. Across the rest of Africa, it will be available on CANAL+ Afrique and SuperSport. In Cameroon, fans can tune in via CRTV Sport.

Head-to-head record

Mauritius and Cameroon have faced each other five times, with Cameroon winning every encounter. Their last meeting, in November 2023, ended in a 3-0 victory for the Indomitable Lions.