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The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up, and Africa’s qualifiers have reached a thrilling stage with nine teams already booked for automatic qualification.
The real drama will unfold during the CAF playoff stage, which offers one more chance for teams that narrowly miss out. The four best runners-up from all nine groups will advance to a mini-playoff series. These teams will face off in single-leg semifinals in November 2025, with the two winners meeting in a decisive final.
The champion of that final clash will secure a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs, where they’ll go head-to-head against teams from other continents for one of the last remaining World Cup slots. It’s a make-or-break moment in one final hurdle that could turn heartbreak into history for one African nation.
The champion of that final clash will secure a spot in the inter-confederation playoffs, where they’ll go head-to-head against teams from other continents for one of the last remaining World Cup slots. It’s a make-or-break moment one final hurdle that could turn heartbreak into history for one African nation.
The Super Eagles will be heading into the playoffs of the FiFA World Cup , getting the job done with a commanding victory that strengthens Nigeria's position as one of the best four ranked second-placed teams in the qualifiers.
Nigeria knocked off Burkina Faso from the playoffs position, and will now finish as one of the best four teams.
Who are the best placed teams for World Cup Africa play-offs?
Gabon 16 pts
Nigeria 15 pts
Cameroon 15pts
Burkina Faso 15 pts
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