CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for 2026 World Cup African Play-Off Tournament
CAF confirms Morocco will host the decisive African play-off in November 2025 to determine the continent’s final World Cup slot.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Morocco will host the decisive African play-off tournament for the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to take place in November 2025.
The mini-tournament will determine which African nation earns the final spot in the intercontinental play-offs for a place at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
In a statement signed by Samson Adamu, CAF’s Director of Competitions and Events, the governing body revealed that the semi-finals will be played on 13 November 2025, followed by the final on 16 November 2025.
Morocco, which will also host the Africa Cup of Nations, has been selected to stage this crucial final qualifying phase.
Author summary: Morocco to host 2026 World Cup African play-off.