DR Congo and Nigeria became finalists of the playoff qualification for the World Cup 2026 and are now playing for the rest of the trip to Africa. Both teams achieved victories in their semi-final matches as the 13th leaves fell.

DR Congo had a tense battle, minimally beating Cameroon with a goal from Mbembo by 90+1 goals. Nigeria did not deprive Gabon of chances in the final hour - after Adams’ goal at the start of the other half, the opponents equalized the score, but in extra time the Nigerians scored three goals from Ejuke and a double from Osimgen.

To survive the playoff final between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria, which will be on the 16th leaf fall, there will be up to nine teams that have already guaranteed their place in the 2026 Emergency: Algeria, Cape Verde, Egypt, Ghana,.

29 out of 48 participants have already secured their fate for the light feather.