RACE SET TO BEGIN

Harambee Stars in tricky group for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The Stars will face Seychelles, Burundi, Gambia, Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire.

In Summary

• The first match of the two-legged qualifiers will be played between 13th November 13 and November 21.

• The winners of each group will directly qualify for the tournament.

Harambee Stars players in before a past action
Harambee Stars players in before a past action
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The Kenya national team Harambee Stars has been drawn in Group 'F' of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Seychelles, Burundi, Gambia, Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire.

Stars were in Pot 3 of the draw held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, on Thursday, July 13.

The first match of the two-legged qualifiers will be played between November 13 and November 21.

The winners of each group will directly qualify for the tournament.

Additionally, the four best runners-up from the groups will advance to the Caf play-off tournament, whose winner shall secure a spot in the 2026 global showpiece.

This will be the first time the national team will be returning to Caf and Fifa action after a year-long suspension by the world governing body.