Eswatini and Mauritius played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in their FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) match on March 23, 2025. The six-goal spectacle was a rollercoaster from start to finish, with both teams surrendering leads in a match that ultimately saw the points shared. Eswatini started strongly, racing into a two-goal lead, but Mauritius mounted a stunning comeback to level the scores before halftime. The second half saw another shift, with Eswatini regaining the lead, only for Mauritius to find a dramatic late equalizer in stoppage time to snatch a point. The match was a showcase of attacking intent and defensive vulnerability, with the result doing little to help either team's ambition of topping a tough qualification group. Both managers expressed mixed feelings afterwards, pleased with the offensive output but concerned by the defensive errors that cost their teams a potential victory.