2026 World Cup Africa Playoffs: Morocco to Host Decisive Tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Africa will take place in Morocco, with a mini-tournament deciding the final representative for the intercontinental playoff. The competition is set to kick off with the semi-finals on November 13, 2025, followed by the final on November 16, 2025.

The tournament will feature the four best second-place teams from the nine CAF qualifying groups. Based on current standings, Gabon, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso are leading contenders, with other teams like DR Congo and Madagascar still in the mix.

The playoff draw format will see the top-ranked team facing the fourth-best second-placed team, while the second and third-ranked teams will meet in the semi-finals. The winner will advance to the intercontinental playoff in March 2026.