- CAF has officially scheduled the 2026 World Cup playoff mini-tournament for November 13–16 in Rabat, Morocco.
- Nigeria vs Gabon will open the 2026 World Cup playoff semi-finals at 5pm on November 13.
- Cameroon will face DR Congo in the second semi-final later that night.
- The winner of the mini-tournament will head to the intercontinental playoffs for the last African ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The anticipation around Africa’s last World Cup slot has intensified after CAF released the full schedule for the 2026 World Cup playoff mini-tournament. The showdown will take place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 13 to 16, with four countries, Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and DR Congo fighting for the only remaining path to the global stage.
Nigeria will take the spotlight in the opening game, facing Gabon at 5pm on November 13 at the El Barid Stadium. Fans are already describing it as a must-win match, considering what is at stake: a ticket into the final qualifying stage of the World Cup.
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Later on the same day, Cameroon will go head-to-head with DR Congo at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, with kickoff set for 8pm. Both matches are straight knockouts no room for errors.
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The two winners will meet in the final on November 16 at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium. Whoever comes out on top will advance to the intercontinental playoffs, where Africa’s tenth and last spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be decided.
With the pressure of representing the continent on the global stage, the mini-tournament in Morocco is shaping up to be intense, dramatic, and unpredictable. For Nigeria and Gabon, the opening match is more than just a fixture, it is the doorway to football’s biggest tournament.
