African World Cup 2026 qualifiers playoffs: Squads, teams and start time
Summary
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) playoffs for the 2026 World Cup qualification start on Thursday in Morocco. Teams from Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will compete to reach the intercontinental playoff in March. The winner will have a chance to qualify for the World Cup in North America.Key Facts
- The playoffs involve four teams: Cameroon, Gabon, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Morocco's Rabat will host the playoffs, using three different stadiums.
- Semifinals will take place on November 13, followed by the final on November 16.
- The draw was based on FIFA world rankings, with Nigeria ranked highest among the four teams.
- Nigeria vs Gabon and Cameroon vs Congo DR are the semifinal matchups.
- The winner must still compete in an intercontinental playoff in March to qualify for the World Cup.
- Nine African countries have already qualified for the World Cup 2026.
- The World Cup will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, starting on June 11, 2026.
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