CAF 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Play-off schedule and results
All the key information in one place.
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Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Over the next few days, the CAF region will witness decisive matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Four of the best second-placed teams from the group stage will compete in the playoff round. The format features two semifinals followed by a final, with the winner of this mini-tournament advancing to the intercontinental playoff for a place at the World Cup.
The four nations battling for that coveted spot are Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo. All three matches — the two semifinals and the final — will be held in Morocco.
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Our team has prepared the full schedule and results of the CAF World Cup qualifying playoffs for you.
Kick-off times are listed in CET.
Semifinals
November 13
- 18:00 — Nigeria vs Gabon 4:1
- 20:00 — Cameroon vs DR Congo 0:1
Final
November 16
- Nigeria vs DR Congo 1:2 pen
