The Harambee Stars are out of contention to qualify for the expanded competition that takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.
After eight games, they find themselves in fifth place in their six-team group, with nine points - a whopping 11 points adrift of leaders Ivory Coast.
McCarthy's charges most recently saw off the Seychelles 5-0, after a 3-1 home defeat to Gambia.
They play Burundi on Thursday, October 9 and defending AFCON champions Ivory Coast on Tuesday, October 14.
Final squad:
Goalkeepers:
Faruk Shikhalo, Brian Bwire, Byrne Omondi
Defenders:
Manzur Okwaro, Vincent Harper, Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje, Michael Kibwage, Ronney Onyango, Abud Omar, Daniel Sakari
Midfielders:
Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire, Austine Odhiambo, William Lenkupae, Job Ochieng, Boniface Muchiri
Strikers:
Michael Olunga, Ryan Ogam, Lawrence Okoth
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has unveiled a 27-man squad that reflects both continuity and renewal, as the Lions of Teranga prepare for high-profile friendlies against Brazil and Kenya this month.
Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has named a youthful team to play Madagascar and the Comoros in international friendly matches in November.
Benin coach Gernot Rohr says Bafana had a significant advantage over other teams in their World Cup qualifying campaign due to only having to play two away games.
Benni McCarthy has promised to have a more competitive Kenya in the future following a 3-0 loss to Ivory Coast in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
