The men’s national football team, Harambee Stars have been drawn  against Seychelles, Burundi, Gambia, Gabon and Côte d’Ivoire in Group F of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The first match of the two-legged qualifiers will be played between November 13 and November 21.

The winners of each group will directly qualify for the tournament.

Additionally, the four best runners-up from the groups will advance to the Caf play-off tournament, whose winner shall secure a spot in the 2026 global showpiece.

This will be the first time the national team will be returning to competitive international action after a year-long suspension by the world governing body, FIFA.

The winners of each group will directly qualify for the tournament. Additionally, the four best runners-up from the groups will advance to the CAF Play-Off tournament whose winner shall take part in a FIFA Playoff tournament for a chance to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.