Nigeria and DR Congo moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with victories over their neighbors on Thursday.
In the African games to reach the finals, most of the super eagles were taken to extra time by Gabon and the tigers were scheduled during Cameroon.
In the Asian qualifiers, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq remain level after the first leg of their two-legged matches.
11Reatongoals.com has results and results from Nigeria vs Gabon, Cameroon vs Congo Dr and UAE vs Iraq in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
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Nigeria vs Gabon: Osimhen Gials help the Eagles out
Galatatharay’s former Victor Osimhen was among the accused as Nigeria squandered a succession of chances before taking a 78th minute penalty against Gabon when Aded Adams made a wrong backppass.
Big moment for ejuke and Nigeria 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/qdhtzx3dmx
– ESPN FC (@PESPFC) November 13, 2025
One of Osimhen’s club teammates, Mario Lemina, equalized in the 89th minute, but Chimheke followed in extra time with Nigeria 15, and the winners of that game advanced to the play-offs.
Osimhen makes it 3-1 in Nigeria 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/bqon51irr3
– ESPN FC (@PESPFC) November 13, 2025
Nigeria starting XI: Stanley Nwagali, Osayin Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Zamaule Sanusi, Samuel Chukwuute, Wilfred Ndidi, Adezle NDIMMAN, ALEX ILOMS
Nigeria Perstitutes: Maduka okoye, william terost-ekong, charta ejuke, Frank Ajukorare, Bruno Aemaeche, Mahasas Obasogie, Raphael Obasogie, Chidozie Awazigun
Gabon starting XI: Loyce Mbaba, Anthony Oyono, Aaron Epuele Manga, Jacques Ekomie, Mario Lemina, Direer Openda, Didier Opena, Pierre Poko Abuanga
Gabon Ets Lestiture: Lukas Mounjuenou, Alex MouChoundou-Moussound, Alan do Marcolino, Noha Lemina, Edlin Essang-Matouti, Teddy Averant, Jonathan Meyo, Samam Meyo, Jeremy Oyono
Cameroon vs Congo Dr: Catch him doing Mark
Cameroon will miss the ninth appearance in CHANCEL MBEMBA met Brian Cipenga’s corner with the 91st minute winner to send Dr Congo to a meeting with Nigeria.
Manchester United and Cameroon’s Andre Onana denied Cedric Bakambu midway through the second half, when his teammate Bryan Mbeumo also came close.
Congo Dr Stun Cameroon during stoppage and pre-final ¥ 🇨🇩 🇨🇩
They will face Nigeria for a place in the glittering playoffs on Sunday ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/qftnqhhldio
– ESPN FC (@PESPFC) November 13, 2025
Cameroon Starting Xi: Andre Onana, Jackson TchatchOua, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Michael Kude, Nouhou Tolo, Carlos Baleba, Mahamadou Nagida, Bryan Mbeumo, Frank Magri, Frank Magri, Elta Eyng
Cameroon Perstitutes: Simon Omossola, Malcom BOKELE, GEORGES-KEVIN N’KeOdou, Wilitty Youussa, Vincent Aboubakar, Patrick Yonga, Devis Hongla, Nicolas Ngamaleu, Enzo Boolo
Dr Congo starting XI: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanaka, Joris Kayembe, Charles Pick, Noah MoutousSy, Nowa Bongonda, Nathanael Bakambu, Nathanael Mbuku
DR CONGO PERSSITS: Steve Kapuadi, Edo Kayembe, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Samuel Ensende, Arthur Masuaku, Diston Adele, Tiston Mayule, Tichen Fayusi, Michel-Angeli Balikwisha
United Arab Emirates vs Iraq: First Leg
With both teams also looking to reach the Intercontinental play-offs, Luton Town’s Preart Ali Al-Hamadi Minute Strike put Iraq ahead in Abu Dhabi.
Ali Al Zubaidi makes the dreams of Iraq easier 🤩 🇮🇶#Asiaqualifiers | #Uaevirq pic.twitter.com/jyfjmb44j
– #asiaqualifiers (@Afcasiancup) November 13, 2025
Luanzinho’s header from Ciolla Ramadan eight minutes later ensured the game ended 1-1, although Caio Lucas had a goal disallowed for UAE in the sixth minute of added time.
A man who climbs the UAE .. and goes by the name of Luanzinho 🫡#Asiaqualifiers | #Uaevirq pic.twitter.com/uxsfodasvi
– #asiaqualifiers (@Afcasiancup) November 13, 2025
The second leg is at Basra International Stadium on Tuesday.
When the UAE needed a hero, Khalid Eisa answered 🧤
World-Class Category Save to save 🇮🇶 Iraq on eBay ⚡️#Asiaqualifiers | #Uaevirq | #Magicmoments | @Visitsaudi pic.twitter.com/eqjrdhbsfb
– #asiaqualifiers (@Afcasiancup) November 13, 2025
UAE starting XI: Khalid Eissa, Marcus Meloni, Ala Zouhir, Lucas Pimenta, Burun Canode, Yahia Nader, Yahia Nader, Abdalla Ramadan, Harib Abdalla, Nicolas Gimenez
United Arab Emirates Subsites: Adel Al Hosani, Kouame Kouadio, Ali Saleh, Richard Akonnor, Caston Alvarez Suarez, Mâhaled Alvarez Suarez, Mâhaled Alvarez Suarez, Mâhaled Alvarez Suarez, Mâhaled Alvarez Suarez, Mâhaled Alvarez Suarez
Iraq Beginning Xi: Jalal Hassan, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Merchas Doski, Marko Farji, Ami Jasim, Ali Al Zubaidi, Mohanad Ali
Location of Iraq: Fahad talib, Mustafa Sadoun, Munaf Karim, Hasan Abdulkareem, Hussein Abim, Ahmed Al Hajjaj, Aymen Hussein, Kevin Yakob, Osama Rashil
When are the World Cup Play-offs?
The teams compete to play in the groups that take place in March 2026.
What is the draw for the 2026 World Cup?
The draw for the World Cup will take place in December 2025. The tournament ends on June 11 until July 19 2026.
