WCQ African qualifiers: CAF, FIFA confirm dates, kick-off time

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Next week, African nations will resume their journey to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Match Day 3 and Match Day 4 of the qualifiers are scheduled between June 5th and June 11th, 2024 as revealed by CAF and FIFA, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.

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Nine African teams are guaranteed spots at the World Cup, with one more team entering the Play-off Tournament, as the tournament will feature 48 teams for the first time.

Group winners will secure automatic qualification, while the four best runners-up will compete in a CAF Play-Off tournament.

The victor of the CAF Play-Off Tournament will advance to the FIFA Play-off Tournament.

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All fixtures and dates are on the CAF Official website for participating national teams.

 

By Olaleye Oluwadamilola