Harry Maguire has restated his belief in his own ability, insisting he still sees himself among the top defenders in the game despite the ongoing debate around his form. Speaking to BBC, the Manchester United centre-back was straightforward when asked about his standing in football. “I still believe, even...
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Nigeria’s U17 girls team, the Flamingos, have started preparations with 36 players invited to camp ahead of their second round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. New head coach Akeem Ishola Busari has put together the squad as attention shifts to the winner of the first...
Sweden are heading to the 2026 World Cup after edging Poland 3-2 in a playoff that never quite settled, right up until the closing minutes. It started well for Sweden, with Anthony Elanga putting them in front early. Poland didn’t sit back for long though, as Nicola Zalewski brought...
France national football team beat Brazil national football team 2-1 in a lively pre-World Cup friendly in the United States. The game had goals, a red card, and a tense finish. France took the lead in the 18th minute. Kylian Mbappe spotted the goalkeeper off his line and chipped...
Thursday night in Europe was full of drama as teams fought for a chance to reach the final playoff round. By the end, six sides moved on, while others saw their World Cup hopes end. Sweden took control against Ukraine, winning 3-1, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring all three goals....
Zinedine Zidane looks set to take over the France national team after the 2026 World Cup, ending years of speculation. According to ESPN reports, a verbal agreement is already in place for Zidane to replace Didier Deschamps. Similar reports from Fabrizio Romano say the same.Nothing has been officially signed...
Brazilian football coach, Carlo Ancelotti has made it clear that Neymar can only join the 2026 FIFA World Cup if he is fully fit. Speaking about the star forward, Ancelotti said: “Neymar can go to the World Cup if he’s 100% fit.” He explained why Neymar was not called...
Iran has said no one can exclude it from the 2026 World Cup later this year, in response to President Donald Trump’s warning that their “life and safety” would be at risk in the US. The Iranian team also said in the social media post on Thursday that the...
United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump, has expressed concerns about the safety of Iran national football team if they take part in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to be hosted in North America. Trump made the remarks on Thursday, warning that the players’ “life and safety” could...
Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, beat the Colombia Women’s National Basketball Team 70–37 in a FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. The game was tight in the first half, but Nigeria started pulling away after halftime and kept the pressure on. Colombia stayed in the...
Kyle Walker has officially retired from international football, ending a 14-year career with England, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed. The 35-year-old defender leaves the national team with 96 caps, just short of 100, stepping away months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Walker shared his decision on...
Nigeria’s dream of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an abrupt end after FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative for the inter-confederation play-offs. The global football governing body released an official accreditation notice to journalists, listing the six teams that will compete for the...
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has officially begun the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is expected to be the biggest edition in the history of the tournament. The global showpiece, to be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will feature 48...
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup remain uncertain as the global football body continues to withhold its ruling on the eligibility case involving the DR Congo national football team. Weeks after the conclusion of the African play-offs, football fans across the country are still waiting for clarity...
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has opened up on the lingering pain of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the national team owes Nigerians an apology — and sees the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the perfect stage to make amends. Speaking...
Football fans planning to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup have something to smile about as world football’s governing body has announced a new, lower-priced ticket category aimed squarely at loyal supporters. FIFA revealed on Tuesday that it has introduced “Supporter Entry Tier” tickets, priced at $60, following weeks...
Ghana’s Black Stars have been handed a heavyweight challenge on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage, following a tough Group L draw that pits them against England, Croatia and Panama. The draw, conducted at the iconic Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., unveiled the group pairings...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday. The President in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, charged the Eagles to put behind them the loss...
Portugal booked their place at the 2026 World Cup in emphatic fashion on Sunday, overwhelming Armenia 9–1 in Porto despite the absence of suspended superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves stole the show, each delivering a hat-trick as Roberto Martinez’s side stormed to the top of Group...
Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in painful fashion on Sunday, as the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo after a tense 1–1 draw. The showdown in Rabat, Morocco, had been billed as a heavyweight clash, especially after both...