9 articles tagged
A historic ten African teams have secured berths in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The continent's representation has doubled, with nations like Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, South Africa, DR Congo, and debutant Cabo Verde set to compete.
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has declared his support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo as they vie for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. DR Congo is close to achieving their first World Cup qualification since 1974 after eliminating Nigeria.
Roberto Martinez, the head coach of Portugal, believes that Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, has the potential to continue his playing career well beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He emphasized that Ronaldo's ongoing presence in the team is due to his current performance.
Nike has released the 2026 Super Eagles kit collection, showcasing a bright lemon home jersey and a motocross-inspired away design featuring forest green flames. Although the team will not participate in the upcoming World Cup, these new designs continue Nigeria's tradition of merging high-quality sportswear with street style.
John Obi Mikel has urged the complete resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation's leadership after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The national team was eliminated in a recent penalty shootout against DR Congo.
FIFA has announced that commercials will be permitted during three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, marking a significant change for the tournament. These breaks will occur midway through each half of the matches to enhance player welfare.
Jose Mourinho is anticipated to take over as the manager of the Portugal national football team following the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation is reportedly interested in hiring him after current coach Roberto Martinez's contract ends.
In a recent interview, Amaju Pinnick expressed his belief that the Super Eagles would have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup had he remained president of the Nigeria Football Federation. He highlighted the advantages of the expanded tournament format for African teams.
Spain has officially designated Chattanooga, Tennessee, as their base for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will be headquartered during the tournament. The team will stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton while utilizing local training facilities.
