CAF Confirms Dates, Venues For 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the dates and venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs on Wednesday.

Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo will also participate in the mini-tournament.

The event will be held between 13 and 16 November in Rabat, Morocco.
The semi-finals will take place on 13 November at El Barid Stadium and Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex.

Nigeria and Gabon will face each other in the opening game at 5 PM, while the second semi-final will feature Cameroon against DR Congo at 8 PM.

The final will be played on 16 November at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium.

The winner will advance to the intercontinental playoffs for a chance to secure Africa’s 10th and final place at the FIFA World Cup 2026.