As the race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, several countries have already secured their place in the intercontinental playoffs, while others, including Nigeria, across different confederations still have all to play for.
The intercontinental playoffs will determine the final spots for the expanded 48-team World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
AfricaFour African countries: Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria will battle for the continent's final ticket to the intercontinental playoffs.