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Nigeria vs DR Congo Playoff Final Kicks Off in Rabat With World Cup Hopes on the Line

The winner advances to the March 2026 inter-confederation playoffs to keep World Cup qualification alive.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for 19:00 GMT (2:00 p.m. ET) on Sunday in Rabat, with the one-match CAF playoff deciding who moves on.
  • FIFA+ is streaming the match free in many regions with some geoblocking reported, while U.S. viewers can watch via Fubo and ESPN platforms.
  • CAF clarified that accumulated yellow cards do not carry into the playoffs, making Wilfred Ndidi available for Nigeria.
  • Nigeria reached the final by beating Gabon 4-1 after extra time, and DR Congo advanced past Cameroon with Chancel Mbemba’s 91st-minute winner.
  • The inter-confederation playoff draw is scheduled for November 20, with Bolivia, New Caledonia and qualifiers from AFC and CONCACAF among the opponents in March 2026.