CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for 2026 World Cup African Play-Off Tournament - Arise News

CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for 2026 World Cup African Play-Off Tournament

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Morocco will host the decisive African play-off tournament for the 2026 World Cup 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.

According to a statement by Samson Adamu, CAF’s Director of Competitions and Events, the semi-finals will be played on 13 November 2025, followed by the final on 16 November 2025.

Morocco was selected to stage this crucial final qualifying phase and will also host the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Author summary: CAF selects Morocco to host 2026 World Cup African play-off.

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