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From Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, four African powerhouses \u2014 Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) \u2014 will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament.
\nThe high-stakes mini-tournament, to be staged at El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Morocco, will determine the final African nation to secure the continent\u2019s remaining slot at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.
\nBetween them, the four contenders have featured in 15 previous World Cups, but by the end of this week\u2019s African Play-Offs, only one will keep their dreams of qualification alive.
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From Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16, four African powerhouses \u2014 Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) \u2014 will battle for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The high-stakes mini-tournament, to be staged at El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Morocco, will determine the final African nation to secure the continent\u2019s remaining slot at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

Between them, the four contenders have featured in 15 previous World Cups, but by the end of this week\u2019s African Play-Offs, only one will keep their dreams of qualification alive.<\/p>\n

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