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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the venue and schedule for the African Qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Inter-Continental Playoff tournament.
This high-stakes mini-tournament will determine the final African nation to compete for the continent’s last slot at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The playoff will take place from November 13 to 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, featuring four African heavyweights: Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
The semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, and will be played across two venues — El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw on October 30, 2025, will determine the specific venue for each fixture.
The confirmed semi-final matchups are:
- Nigeria (Super Eagles) vs. Gabon — Kick-off: 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT)
- Cameroon vs. DR Congo — Kick-off: 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT)
The grand final is slated for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium, with kick-off at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
The winner of this tournament will advance to the FIFA Inter-Continental Playoff in March 2026, where they will compete for Africa’s 10th and final slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
This event represents the final hurdle for one of these four nations to secure a place among Africa’s representatives on football’s biggest stage.
