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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Morocco will host the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. This decisive mini-tournament will determine which African nations advance to the final intercontinental qualifying stage.
The playoff schedule is now set. The semi-final matches will take place on November 13, 2025. The final showdown is scheduled for November 16, 2025, just three days later. This compact schedule promises a high-stakes, thrilling conclusion for African hopefuls.
Four teams will earn their place in these 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs. These will be the four best second-placed teams from the nine groups in the African qualifiers. The competition for these slots is expected to be intense as the group stage concludes.
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Seeding and Matchups for the Playoffs
CAF has confirmed that the FIFA World Rankings released in October 2025 will determine the seeding for the draw. The top-ranked team will face the fourth-best team in the first semi-final. The second and third-ranked teams will clash in the other semi-final match.
As detailed in the complete version, there are several key factors to consider.
The victorious team from the final will then move on to the global intercontinental play-offs in March 2026. There, they will compete against teams from Asia, South America, Oceania, and CONCACAF. These final playoffs will award one of the last remaining spots at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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