Tanzania won’t be at the World Cup – but will their recent opponents have any chance?

Tanzania did not make it out of the CAF Group E of World Cup 2026 qualification, finishing third below Morocco and Niger. Only Morocco qualified for this summer’s tournament. How will they do against the heavyweights of the world’s most popular sport, and what can Tanzania fans look out for without a team to cheer on?

Morocco

Morocco have a difficult first game, playing Brazil on Saturday, June 13. The live betting odds suggest Morocco are clear underdogs. Brazil are one of the favorites for the whole tournament. Morocco then play Scotland on June 19 and Haiti on 24 June.

Tanzania won’t be at the World Cup – but will their recent opponents have any chance?

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