Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups

Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia-based Habib Diallo headed the first-half goal that gave Senegal a 1-0 Group B victory away to west African neighbours Mauritania in Nouakchott, and first place.

A run of three straight wins by Group H leaders Tunisia ended when they drew 0-0 away to Namibia, who played in South Africa because the country does not have a…