A day of high tension is expected in Africa. It’s the final matchday, the group stages are closing, and that means there is no escaping the verdicts. Three teams will book their spots for the 2026 World Cup: Senegal and Ivory Coast are ready to finish the job against Mauritania and Kenya.

Captain Julan Nongmaithem turned star in stoppage time as the Indian U17 team began its AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers campaign with a thrilling 2-1 win over hosts Kyrgyz Republic in Bishkek on Monday.