The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the complete fixture list, venues, and kick-off times for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers Inter-Continental Playoff, scheduled to be held in Morocco from November 13 to 16, 2025.
In an update released on Tuesday via its official website, CAF revealed that the four-nation playoff will take place in Rabat, featuring Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Gabon.
The semi-final matches are set for Thursday, November 13, across two venues in the Moroccan capital — El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw will be conducted on October 30 to determine which venue will host each match.
Nigeria will take on Gabon in the first semi-final at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT), while Cameroon will face DRC in the second encounter at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT). Both games are expected to draw massive attention as the teams battle for a place in the decisive clash.
The final will be played on Sunday, November 16, at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium, with kick-off set for 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
Fixture Schedule
- Semi-Final 1: Nigeria vs Gabon – 17:00
- Semi-Final 2: Cameroon vs DRC – 20:00
- Final: Sunday, November 16 at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium – 20:00
The winner of the mini-tournament will advance to the FIFA Inter-Continental Playoff in March 2026, where they will compete for Africa’s final slot at the expanded World Cup set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
