The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed the schedule and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoffs, which will determine the continent’s potential 10th representative at the global tournament.
The mini-tournament will be staged at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, in November 2025.
The semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, with two highly anticipated clashes: Nigeria vs. Gabon at 16:00 GMT and Cameroon vs. DR Congo at 19:00 GMT.
The final will take place on Sunday, November 16, at 19:00 GMT, between the winners of the two semifinal fixtures.
The victor of the playoff final will advance to the intercontinental playoffs, where they will compete for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.













