Cape Verde secured their place at the 2026 World Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Eswatini as Tunisia eased to a 3-0 win over Namibia on Monday.
Algeria secured their place at the World Cup finals with a 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday - to join fellow qualified teams Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
The Zimbabwe Football Association have confirmed their home World Cup qualifier against South Africa on 10 October will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa is set to miss up to five weeks of action after picking up an injury while on international duty with the DR Congo.
With the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, Brazil's preparations are already taking shape, and Real Madrid forward Rodrygo finds himself under increasing pressure to secure his place in the squad.
Liverpool's upcoming clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday could feature the return of Alexander Isak, who stepped back into competitive action for Sweden on Monday.