Football's world governing body, Fifa, has confirmed that Algeria and Egypt could face a play-off to decide who qualifies for the 2010 World Cup.
If Egypt beat Algeria by a two-goal margin in Cairo in the final Group C game the two sides will be inseparable.
Both teams will have the same points as well as identical goals scored and goals conceded.
Fifa says rather than a drawing of lots there will be a single play-off game on a neutral ground on 18 November.
At present no venue for the play-off match has been decided.
The possible play-off means that Egypt have had to cancel their friendly against Germany planned for the 18 November.
Instead Germany will now play fellow World Cup qualifiers the Ivory Coast.
If Egypt beat Algeria by a two-goal margin in Cairo in the final Group C game the two sides will be inseparable.
Both teams will have the same points as well as identical goals scored and goals conceded.
Fifa says rather than a drawing of lots there will be a single play-off game on a neutral ground on 18 November.
At present no venue for the play-off match has been decided.
The possible play-off means that Egypt have had to cancel their friendly against Germany planned for the 18 November.
Instead Germany will now play fellow World Cup qualifiers the Ivory Coast.
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