FIFA Lists DR Congo for World Cup Playoffs, Ignores Nigeria Petition
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- •FIFA opened ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup playoffs listing DR Congo as a contender on March 5, 2026.
- •Nigeria submitted a petition contesting DR Congo's inclusion in the playoffs, which FIFA has not publicly responded to as of March 7, 2026.
- •The Nigeria Football Federation stated on March 5, 2026, that FIFA has not officially communicated any decision regarding Nigeria's qualification status.
- •The Nigerian Sports Commission indicated on March 7, 2026, that the Super Eagles are not completely eliminated from the World Cup playoff contention.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If FIFA rejects Nigeria's petition Nigeria will be excluded from the playoffs, confirming DR Congo's participation and ending Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualification hopes.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Super Eagles Not Completely Out of 2026 World Cup Playoff Ahead of DR Congo, Says NSCAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)World Cup Play-off: FIFA opens ticket sales, lists DR Congo, not Nigeria, among contendersAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)FIFA Lists DR Congo for Playoffs in Mexico, Silent on Nigeria’s PetitionAFRICA