The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the dates and venue for the playoff tournament that will determine the final African representative for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to the schedule released by CAF, the semi-final matches of the playoff will take place on 13th November 2025, while the final is slated for 16th November 2025.
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The mini-tournament will be hosted in Morocco, one of Africa’s top footballing nations, renowned for its modern stadiums and well-organised sporting infrastructure.
The playoff will feature the four best runners-up from the group stage of the African qualifiers.
These teams narrowly missed out on automatic qualification and will now battle for the continent’s final World Cup ticket.
The format will see two semi-final clashes, with the winners meeting in the decisive final to determine who joins the already-qualified nine African nations.
CAF’s decision to stage the playoff in Morocco reflects the country’s growing reputation as a reliable host for major continental events.
Morocco recently hosted several CAF competitions successfully, further solidifying its place as a key football hub on the continent.
The playoff is expected to be fiercely contested, given the quality and competitiveness of the teams that finished as runners-up in their groups.
Each nation will have another chance to reach the global stage and join the elite representing Africa at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Football fans across the continent will be eagerly awaiting the tournament, which promises high drama, intensity, and an opportunity for one more African team to earn a place at the biggest football showpiece in the world.
