CAF Confirms World Cup 2026 Playoff Fixtures, Venue, Time; Nigeria, Others Get Opponents

2026 World Cup African Qualifiers

Morocco, in collaboration with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has unveiled the official schedule and stadiums for the high-octane African qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Playoffs.

Scheduled for 13-16 November 2025 in Rabat, the thrilling knockout showdown will feature heavyweights Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and DR Congo battling for continental supremacy.

According to CAF officials, the semi-final clashes are set for 13 November 2025 across two prestigious venues: Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex and the state-of-the-art El Barid Stadium.

A decisive draw on 30 October 2025 will allocate the match pairings to their respective stadiums.

The action kicks off with Nigeria facing Gabon in the first semi-final at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT).

Later that evening, Cameroon will lock horns with DR Congo in a second semi-final showdown at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).


The championship decider will unfold on 16 November 2025 at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium under floodlights, with a 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT) kickoff.

World Cup 2026 African Playoff Schedule

  • Semi-Final 1: Nigeria vs Gabon — 17:00 (GMT+1)

  • Semi-Final 2: Cameroon vs DR Congo — 20:00 (GMT+1)

The victorious nation will earn Africa’s coveted final berth in the FIFA Intercontinental Playoff in March 2026, competing for a spot in the historic 48-team World Cup across USA, Mexico, and Canada.

This decisive tournament marks the ultimate test for these African giants as they pursue their World Cup dreams against formidable opposition.