2026 World Cup play-offs: Nigeria to face DR Congo in the final
Nigeria and DR Congo face off on Sunday in Rabat in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. A high-stakes duel whose winner will advance to the intercontinental play-offs, the final step before a possible World Cup qualification.
Nigeria will meet the Democratic Republic of the Congo again on Sunday in the final of the African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup. The winner of this match will play in the intercontinental play-offs next March, the last step before World Cup qualification.
On Thursday, the Super Eagles convincingly eliminated Gabon (4-1) in the semi-final, propelled by a Victor Osimhen brace scored during extra time. A little later, DR Congo caused a sensation by defeating Cameroon (1-0). Chancel Mbemba delivered for his side with a decisive header in stoppage time, giving the Leopards an unexpected chance to target the 2026 World Cup. The final will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, recently inaugurated in Rabat, Morocco.
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