Doha, Qatar – In an extensive report broadcast by beIN Sports, talk of the anticipated struggle for leadership
of the African continent has escalated ahead of the final qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The network confirmed that the Egyptian and Moroccan teams are the most prominent
in the summit race during the next stage.
The Pharaohs return with confidence
The channel described the Egyptian team as “back to lead”,
Praising the remarkable development in performance under the leadership of coach Hossam Hassan,
The report confirmed that Egypt has regained its historical character
and now possesses a combination of experienc and ambition.
This will enable it to compete strongly in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals to regain the title it has lost since 2010.
And good preparation for the 2026 World Cup after qualifying for the qualifiers as first in its group,
5points ahead of its closest competitor, Burkina Faso.
The lions continue to roar
As for the Moroccan national team, the Arab champion in the Qatar World Cup,
and it still maintains its technical stability under the leadership of Walid Regragui.
It includes in its ranks a group of the most prominent European players, such as Hakimi, Ziyech, and Ounahi.
This makes the Atlas Lions strong candidates to lead the continent back to the global stage.
Traditional powers are declining
The report indicated that the Nigerian and Senegalese national teams are still among the major powers on the continent.
However, the lack of harmony and technical stability may prevent them from maintaining their lead in the face of the remarkable Arab rise.
BeIN Sports concluded its analysis by stressing that Africa’s leadership this time has Arab features.
Egypt and Morocco have all the qualifications to be the face of the continent in the World Cup2026.
