The FIFA World Cup, the globe’s most watched sporting event, continues to be the ultimate prize for football nations worldwide.

Sierra Leone’s national team, the Leone Stars, are currently battling through the challenging qualifying stages for the 2026 tournament, competing in Group A alongside Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Djibouti.

Their journey has been a rollercoaster of results. In November 2023, the Leone Stars opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Ethiopia, followed by a 2-0 defeat to Egypt.

However, June 2024 saw a resurgence with a 2-1 victory over Djibouti and a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Burkina Faso. Momentum continued into March 2025, with a notable 3-1 win over Guinea-Bissau, though they subsequently fell 1-0 to a strong Egyptian side.

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Looking ahead, the Leone Stars face a crucial series of matches that will determine their fate in the qualifiers. The next fixtures are as follows:

September 1, 2025: Guinea-Bissau Vs Sierra Leone
September 8, 2025: Sierra Leone Vs Ethiopia.
October 6, 2025: Sierra Leone Vs Burkina Faso.
October 13, 2025: Djibouti Vs Sierra Leone

These upcoming matches are critical for Sierra Leone’s hopes of progressing towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The nation holds its breath as the Leone Stars prepare for these decisive encounters, with fans across the country eagerly awaiting the outcome of their qualification journey.