FIFA has ended Super Eagles’ hopes of playing in the 2026 World Cup by confirming DR Congo as Africa’s representative for this month’s inter-confederation play-off tournament.
An accreditation notice sent to the media on Wednesday gave details of the tournament and the six countries involved.
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Nigeria had challenged the result of their November 2025 CAF play-off defeat, claiming that DR Congo used ineligible players.
The match ended 1-1 and Nigeria lost on penalties.
With DR Congo’s place confirmed, Nigeria will not participate in the play-offs, leaving the Super Eagles’ World Cup dream for 2026 over.