Every tie from the play-off semi-finals to the final, and the route the Congo DR took to the trophy.
Updated 16 November 2025, after the last game
The Congo DR beat Cameroon 1-0 in the play-off semi-finals and Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final to win Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs.
Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon and the Congo DR reached the play-off semi-finals of Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs. Nigeria beat Gabon 4-1 and the Congo DR beat Cameroon 1-0 to reach the final.
One game in Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs went to penalties: the Congo DR beat Nigeria after a 1-1 draw in the play-off final.
The biggest win in Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs was Nigeria beating Gabon 4-1 in the play-off semi-finals. The Congo DR beat Cameroon 1-0 in the play-off semi-finals, the next biggest.
| Round | Tie | Score | Went through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-off semi-finals | Nigeria vs Gabon | 4-1 | Nigeria |
| Play-off semi-finals | Cameroon vs Congo DR | 0-1 | Congo DR |
| Play-off final | Nigeria vs Congo DR | 1-1, Congo DR won on penalties | Congo DR |