Morocco's Bilal El Khannouss, left, and Sofyan Amrabat, right, celebrate after the former scored the winning goal during the World Cup group E qualifying soccer match between Morocco and Niger at the Stade municipal d'Oujda, Morocco.
Niger's Youssouf Oumarou Aliou, left, challenges Morocco's Azz-Eddine Ounahi, right, during the World Cup group E qualifying soccer match between Morocco and Niger at the Stade municipal d'Oujda, Morocco.
Niger's Youssouf Oumarou Aliou, front left, challenges Morocco's Eliesse Bensghir, right, during the World Cup group E qualifying soccer match between Morocco and Niger at the Stade municipal d'Oujda, Morocco.
Venezuela's Jhonder Cadiz, center, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Ecuador during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador.
Venezuela's Cristian Casseres and Ecuador's Alan Franco compete for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador.
Ecuador's Enner Valencia, left, celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Venezuela during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito, Ecuador.
South Africa Relebohile Mofokeng challenges Lesotho Lehlohonolo Matsau during the World Cup qualifying match between South Africa and Lesotho, in Polokwane, South Africa.
South Africa Iqraam Rayners challenges Lesotho Tsepo Toloane during the World Cup qualifying match between South Africa and Lesotho, in Polokwane, South Africa.
