Cameroon started their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Mauritius at the Stade Omnisport de Yaoundé on November 18, 2023. The Indomitable Lions, a perennial World Cup contender from Africa, delivered a professional performance to secure all three points in Group D. Cameroon opened the scoring early, easing any nerves, and added a second goal before halftime to take firm control of the match. The second half saw them manage the game effectively, adding a third goal to put the result beyond any doubt. The victory, coupled with a clean sheet, provides the perfect foundation for Cameroon's quest to qualify for an expanded World Cup. For Mauritius, the match was a tough lesson against one of the continent's most physically imposing sides.