Tunisia secures 2026 World Cup spot with Mohamed Ben Romdhane's late goal against Equatorial Guinea, joining Morocco as African qualifiers.

Star midfielder Mohamed Ben Romdhane scored in added time to give Tunisia a 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on Monday, bagging their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

This victory ensures Tunisia an unassailable lead in Group H, making them the second African nation to qualify for the tournament after Morocco.

Tunisia now has 22 points from eight matches, 10 points ahead of second-placed Namibia, who have one match in hand but cannot catch the Carthage Eagles.

Ben Romdhane, a midfielder with Egyptian and African club giants Al Ahly, scored in the 94th minute after an assist from Firas Chaouat.

Tunisia began the match in Malabo with players based in nine countries, including Hannibal Mejbri from Premier League club Burnley.

The Eagles are coached by former defender Sami Trabelsi, who captained Tunisia at the 1998 World Cup in France.

In other early games, Morocco maintained a 100 per cent record in Group E by winning 2-0 in Zambia, with goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Hamza Igamane.

Mozambique beat Botswana 2-0 in Maputo, meaning that even if leaders Algeria win away to Guinea later on Monday, they cannot qualify from Group G.