Nigeria vs DR Congo: Live streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff final

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :November 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Modified at :November 16, 2025 at 9:41 PM

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The Super Eagles are bidding to reach the World Cup for the first time since 2018.

Nigeria’s match against Congo DR tonight in Rabat will determine a 2026 World Cup spot for an African member in the inter-confederation playoff.

The Leopards are aiming for just their second trip to the World Cup, while the Super Eagles are hoping to make it there for a seventh time.

This will be these teams’ first competitive match. Moreover, they haven’t played since a 1-1 friendly stalemate in 2018, which is still the only tie in the previous six meetings, with Congo winning three and the Super Eagles winning two.

After captain Chancel Mbemba’s goal in stoppage time gave the Leopards a hard-fought victory over Cameroon on Thursday, the Congolese advanced dramatically to reach the playoff final.

Nigeria’s squad, ranked 19 spots higher on FIFA’s current World Rankings, stands in the way of a major accomplishment. But the Leopards, who are ranked 60th, may not be too worried going into this match as outsiders after facing Cameroon, who are ranked 54th.

When and where will Nigeria vs DR Congo match take place?

The game will start at 12:30 a.m. IST on Monday, 17 November at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Where and how can Indian fans live telecast the Nigeria vs DR Congo game?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network for Indian fans.

Where and how to live stream Nigeria vs DR Congo in India?

You can live stream this match on SonyLIV.

Where and how to watch this WCQ game live in UK?

UK fans can tune into Prime Video UK to watch the game.

Where and how to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo live in USA?

You can watch the game live on the services of Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, and ViX.

Where and how to live-stream Nigeria vs DR Congo in Nigeria?

Live telecast of this match in Nigeria will be available on the FIFA+ platform.

When was the last time the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup?

They last qualified for the World Cup in 2018.

When was the last time DR Congo qualified for the World Cup?

Their last appearance came in 1974.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.