FIFA on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative and effectively ...

FIFA has confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, naming DR Congo national football team ...

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, had contested the outcome of their November 2025 CAF play-off clash against DR Congo.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ hopes of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was dashed on Wednesday after FIFA confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament in Mexico, ...

FIFA confirms DR Congo for the inter-confederation play-offs, ending Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

This setup puts DR Congo just one match away from booking their ticket to the World Cup, where they will face the winner of Jamaica versus New Caledonia.

Confirming the development in a statement, FIFA said, “The FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament will see six teams fight it out for the final two places at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, to be staged in ...

Nigeria had filed a formal protest following the decisive encounter, which finished 1–1 before being settled on penalties, ...

The Super Eagles of Nigeria campaign for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially come to an end. This follows confirmation by FIFA that DR Congo will represent Africa in the ...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament will see six teams fight it out for the final two places at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ ...

FIFA confirms DR Congo for the inter-confederation play-off, officially dashing the Super Eagles' World Cup 2026 qualification hopes after a protest.