Sixteen Countries Confirm Spots For 2026 FIFA World Cup. Asia and Oceania produce early qualifiers, reflecting global football growth. 48-team tournament to be hosted by US, Mexico, and Canada. The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking shape, with 16 countries already securing qualification for the expanded global tournament. On Thursday, South American … Read more
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau optimistic despite Super Eagles’ slow start in World Cup qualifiers. Super Eagles sit fifth in Group C after three draws and one defeat. Gusau confident the team can recover and qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying … Read more
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a right wrist injury. The Serie A club announced on Saturday that Okoye, 25, has torn the scapholunate ligament in his wrist following an incident in training. As a result, he will miss Monday’s match against Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has emphasized the importance of Nigeria qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles missed out on the last World Cup held in Qatar and have had a rough start to their current qualifying campaign, failing to secure a win in four matches. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I … Read more
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi shared his thoughts on his future, the 2026 World Cup, and his post-retirement plans in a Thursday interview with Fabrizio Romano for ‘433’. While reflecting on his storied career, Messi confirmed he has no intentions of moving into coaching once he hangs up his boots. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has emphasized the crucial role Neymar plays for Brazil, asserting that his presence is essential for the team to win the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old forward scored the lone goal in Brazil’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday, ending their three-match losing streak in the CONMEBOL qualifiers. Rodrygo highlighted Neymar’s importance … Read more
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey, 33, says he never considered retiring from international football after the disappointment of missing out on Euro 2024. Instead, he’s focused on continuing his career through to the 2026 World Cup. Ramsey was an unused substitute during Wales’ Euro play-off final loss to Poland in March, leading to criticism of then-manager … Read more