Sudan vs Mauritania – World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Match Date, Kick-Off Time, and TV Channels
Everything You Need to Know About the Sudan vs Mauritania Match
The Sudan national team is gearing up for an important clash in the Africa World Cup 2026 Qualifiers as they take on Mauritania on Friday evening at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. This encounter comes as part of Matchday 9 of the qualifiers.
The Sudanese Falcons enter the match determined to claim all three points in order to keep their hopes alive for second place — which grants access to the intercontinental playoff. Meanwhile, Mauritania approach this game with less pressure, having already lost the chance to qualify for the next World Cup.
⚽ Sudan’s Position Ahead of the Match
Under the guidance of Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah, Sudan currently sit third in their group with 12 points after eight matches. They have recorded three wins, three draws, and two defeats so far.
Following their recent 1-0 loss to Togo in the eighth round, Sudan will aim to bounce back strongly and return to winning ways to stay in the qualification race.
🇲🇷 Mauritania’s Situation Before Facing Sudan
On the other hand, Mauritania, coached by Spanish manager Aritz López Garai, occupy fifth place in the standings with 6 points. Their tally comes from one victory, three draws, and four defeats, which means they are already out of contention for qualification.
After a goalless draw against South Sudan in their last outing, Mauritania’s goal now is to deliver a solid performance and earn a positive result to restore confidence and pride.
🆚 Head-to-Head Record: Sudan vs Mauritania
Historically, the two teams have faced each other four times, with two wins each and no draws recorded.
Their most recent meeting ended in a 2-0 victory for Mauritania during the first leg of the current qualifiers.
🕒 Sudan vs Mauritania Match Date and Venue
The Sudan vs Mauritania match in the 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers (Round 9) will be played on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Kégué Stadium in Lomé, kicking off at 13:00 GMT.
📺 Where to Watch Sudan vs Mauritania
Fans can watch the Sudan vs Mauritania match live through several platforms:
- Shahid VIP | Sports, which offers exclusive coverage of the Africa World Cup Qualifiers.
- FIFA+, FIFA’s official streaming platform, also provides international access.
- CANAL+ Afrique and SuperSport will broadcast the game across the African continent.
With only two rounds left in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Sudan will fight to secure maximum points and keep their playoff dreams alive, while Mauritania look to end their campaign on a positive note. Expect an intense and competitive battle at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium as both sides look to make their mark.