The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and host nation Morocco have announced the venues for the African Qualifiers of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Inter-Continental Play-off tournament.
The compact tournament is set to take place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 13 to 16, 2025, featuring four African nations: Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Gabon, CAF confirmed on its official website on Tuesday.
The semi-finals will be held on Thursday, 13 November, at El Barid Stadium and Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw on Thursday, 30 October 2025, will determine which teams play at each venue.
The opening match will see Nigeria take on Gabon at 17:00 local time (16:00 GMT), followed by Cameroon facing the Democratic Republic of Congo at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
The tournament final is scheduled for Sunday, 16 November 2025, at Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
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The victor of this mini-tournament will secure a place in the FIFA Inter-Continental Play-off Tournament in March 2026, where they will compete for Africa’s 10th and final slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Fixtures:
• Match 1: Nigeria vs Gabon – 17:00
• Match 2: Cameroon vs DRC – 20:00
CAF’s announcement provides clarity for African football fans as the continent gears up for the crucial play-offs that will determine the final representation at the global tournament.