Overview
- DR Congo defeated Nigeria on penalties to win CAF’s playoff and advance to the intercontinental repechage, ending Nigeria’s bid for a direct spot.
- UEFA’s remaining direct places are being decided in Tuesday’s finales, with a 16‑team European playoff set for March 26 and 31, 2026 to award four more berths.
- Mexico faces Paraguay in San Antonio on Nov. 18, with coach Javier Aguirre planning up to seven lineup changes; the match airs in Mexico on TUDN, Canal 5 and Azteca 7.
- Peru meets Chile in Sochi on Nov. 18, with Chile’s Nicolás Córdova calling Peru tactically hard to read; broadcasts are on Movistar Deportes, América TV and ATV in Peru.
- FIFA’s group-stage draw will be held Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, and reports say Javier Milei and U.S. President Donald Trump will attend at Gianni Infantino’s invitation.