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Leone Stars Face Crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
The FIFA World Cup remains football’s ultimate prize, and Sierra Leone’s national team is fighting hard to secure their spot in the 2026 tournament. The Leone Stars are currently competing in Group A against tough opponents including Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Djibouti.
Current Qualification Campaign
The Leone Stars’ journey through the 2026 World Cup qualifiers has been a mix of promising results and challenging setbacks:
- November 2023: Started with a 0-0 draw against Ethiopia followed by a 2-0 loss to Egypt
- June 2024: Showed improvement with a 2-1 victory over Djibouti and 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso
- March 2025: Impressive 3-1 win against Guinea-Bissau but fell 1-0 to Egypt
Upcoming Crucial Fixtures
The next matches will be decisive for Sierra Leone’s World Cup dreams:
| Date | Fixture |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone |
| September 8, 2025 | Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia |
| October 6, 2025 | Sierra Leone vs Burkina Faso |
| October 13, 2025 | Djibouti vs Sierra Leone |
Nation Holds Its Breath
Football fans across Sierra Leone are eagerly anticipating these decisive qualification matches. The Leone Stars’ performance in these upcoming games will determine whether they continue their journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
With strategic preparation and national support, Sierra Leone hopes to make history by qualifying for their first ever World Cup tournament.
This article summarizes original reporting from Sierra Loaded. For complete coverage, visit the original source.
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