The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced the match venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are the four teams set to compete in the mini-tournament, which will take place from November 13 to 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco.
According to the schedule, the semi-final fixtures will be held on Thursday, November 13, at El Barid Stadium and Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex. A draw will be conducted on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to assign the venues for each match.
Nigeria will face Gabon in the opening game of the playoffs at 5 p.m., followed by Cameroon taking on the Democratic Republic of Congo at 8 p.m.
The final is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium.
The winner of the mini-tournament will proceed to the intercontinental playoffs for a chance to claim Africa’s 10th and final slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.