The 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers of Central African Republic vs Madagascar will be played on March 19th, 2025, at 16:00 UK time at Stade Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.
Central African Republic secured contrasting results in the last match with the win against Cameroon but Madagascar lost the match against Eswatini by 0-1. In their most recent encounter on July 03, 2023, in a Friendly match, African Republic teams played to a 2-0 victory. Central African Republic have had an average performance with a 30% win rate over their last 10 matches, while Chile has been quite weak, boasting a 20% win rate in their last 10 encounters.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers Group I team African Republic is in the 5th position in the Points table and Madagascar is in the 3rd position. Both teams have mixed performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Central African Republic has historically dominated the rivalry, with 6 wins, while Madagascar has only secured 1 victory, alongside 2 draws between the two teams in 23 games.
Possible Starting lineups for Central African Republic vs Madagascar
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A total of nine slots in the final tournament of 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with one inter-confederation play-off slot, are allocated for CAF teams.
Considering recent formations, Central African Republic coaches are expected to maintain their successful 4-3-3 setups and as well as for Madagascar. Madagascar is going H2H with Les Fauves starting on 19 March 2025 so it is an important match for both teams. The match is a part of the 2026 World Cup Qualification, CAF.
2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Central African Republic vs Madagascar Potential Starting
This would be the starting lineup for the Central African Republic vs Madagascar match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF qualification.
Central African Republic (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Geoffrey Lembet
Defenders: Sadock Ndobé, Peter Guinari, Cédric Yambéré, and Hugo Gambor
Midfielders: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Noah Ato-Zandanga, Calvin Bombo
Forwards: Louis Mafouta, Goduine Koyalipou, Axel Urie
Madagascar (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Gabriel Arias
Defenders: Mathieu Acapandié, Jean Harisson Marcelin, Thomas Fontaine, and Sandro Tremoulet
Midfielders: Rayan Raveloson, Marco Ilaimaharitra, and Clement Couturier
Forward: John ‘Baggio’, Hakim Abdallah, Njiva Rakotoharimalala
Match Information
- When: Wednesday, March 19
- Stadium: Stade Larbi Zaouli Stadium (Morocco)
- Time: 19:30 local time or 00:30 USA or 16:00 in UK or 16:00 GMT
- Where to watch Central African Republic vs Madagascar? : Fanatiz (Live FIFA games in the US), FIFA+ Platform, DAZN, Live-FootballOnTV.com
- Live Score: fifa.com, fifaworldcupnews.com
H2H
Currently, Madagascar ranks 3rd, while the Central African Republic holds the 5th position in the Points Table. Madagascar won 02 of the last 04 games whereas Central African Republic won 1 match and one ended with a draw in the 2026 CAF World Cup Qualifier I Group.
Central African Republic vs Madagascar Prediction
- Central African Republic – 1
- Madagascar – 1
