Qatar End Long Wait for World Cup Reward QATAR celebrated a historic milestone on the global football stage after securing their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in a Group B encounter. The result marked a significant moment for the Gulf nation, which left its maiden World Cup appearance […]
Iran Arrive for World Cup Amid Extraordinary Circumstances IRAN’S national team has arrived in the United States ahead of its opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to an end months of uncertainty over whether the country would be able to participate in the tournament amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The arrival of Team […]
Drogba Raises Questions Ahead of World Cup FORMER Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba has voiced growing concern over what he believes is a troubling pattern of challenges affecting African teams and supporters ahead of major international football competitions. The former Chelsea striker warned that recent developments involving African nations could undermine preparations for crucial matches […]
South Africa Start Tournament on Losing Note SOUTH Africa’s hopes of making a strong start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered an early setback after Bafana Bafana were beaten 2-0 by tournament co-hosts Mexico in their opening Group Stage encounter. Playing before a passionate home crowd, Mexico seized the initiative from the outset and […]
FIFA Steps Up Referee Readiness AFRICAN referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will assemble in Miami later this month after FIFA confirmed a preparatory camp beginning 31st May. The exercise is part of FIFA’s final readiness plan to ensure match officials are physically fit, tactically updated and technologically prepared before the tournament begins […]
FIFA Hands Down Disciplinary Measures WORLD football governing body FIFA has sanctioned both the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association following incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture. According to FIFA’s disciplinary summary, the infractions occurred during the 16 November 2025 encounter between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and DR Congo’s Leopards. Nigeria […]
Iranian Team Responds to Controversy THE Iran national football team has responded decisively to recent controversy surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that neither the United States nor any other nation can prevent its participation. The comments follow warnings from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who raised concerns over Iran’s involvement citing geopolitical tensions […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE THE 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, held in Washington, D.C., has revealed the 12 groups for the expanded 48-team tournament, set to take place from 11 June to 19 July across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group A features Mexico alongside South Africa, South Korea, and a yet-to-be-decided […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI WITH the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just weeks away, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is moving quickly to rebuild the Super Eagles’ morale after their painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A senior NFF official stated that the federation recognises the psychological impact of the World Cup […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T.T.) OLUWOLE FIFA has confirmed the matchups for the 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Play-Offs, unveiling the final pathway for teams vying for the last two tickets to the expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The draw, conducted on Thursday, produced two brackets—Path A and Path B—each consisting of […]