Cameroon 3-0 Eswatini World Cup 2026 qualifier

Clinical first-half performance

Cameroon dominated from the start despite an early scare in the 4th minute. A Bryan Mbeumo cross forced an own goal from Innocent Dlamini in the 6th minute, setting the tone for the evening. Georges-Kévin Nkoudou doubled the lead in the 25th minute with a powerful header before Arthur Avom sealed the win with a strike in the 28th minute.

Standing in the group

With this victory, Cameroon remains just one point behind Cape Verde, who defeated Mauritius 2-0 to stay top of Group D. The Lions now hold 15 points, compared to Cape Verde’s 16, setting up a decisive clash between the two sides on 9 September.

A final showdown looms

The final group-stage match is widely seen as a virtual playoff for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Analysts say the Lions’ performance under coach Marc Brys — who has won all his home games since appointment — shows promise ahead of the showdown.

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