Match 1: Nigeria vs Gabon – 17:00 Match 2: Cameroon vs Democratic Republic of Congo – 20:00 Four African teams are set to compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier playoffs, scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 13 to 16, 2025. The Confederation of African Football (CAF), together with hosts Morocco, confirmed the match venues for the tournament. The mini-tournament will feature Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. The semi-finals will be held on Thursday, November 13, at El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw scheduled for Thursday, 30 October 2025, will determine which venue will host each match. The opening semi-final will see Nigeria face Gabon at 17:00 local time, followed by the second semi-final between Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo at 20:00 local time. The final will take place on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium at 20:00 local time. The tournament winner will advance to the FIFA inter-continental play-off in March 2026, where they will compete for Africa’s 10th and final spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
