11 h. ago Trump to take center stage at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

Donald Trump is set to play a prominent part in the star-studded 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, mapping the path for the first 48-team finals. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-to-take-center-stage-at-2026-world-cup-draw-in-washington/

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24 h. ago Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

Iran will attend Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., despite earlier threats by the country’s football federation to read more Iran to attend 2026 World Cup draw despite visa boycott threat

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31 h. ago FIFA World Cup Trophy Touches Down In Washington DC Ahead Of 2026 Draw

Washington, D.C., in the United States, has rolled out the red carpet for the FIFA World Cup Trophy as it makes a highly anticipated tour of the US capital. The iconic trophy’s arrival precedes the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for Friday, 5th December. The football’s most coveted prize was unveiled […]

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36 h. ago FIFA Extends Deadline For Clubs To Release Players For AFCON

Star players like Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo, and Achraf Hakimi will be able to represent their clubs for an additional week until 15 December before joining their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA announced yesterday. Top European clubs, including Salah’s Liverpool, Mbeumo’s Manchester United, and Hakimi’s Paris Saint-Germain, face the possibility of […]

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57 h. ago Football World Gears Up For 2026 World Cup Draw As Trump Presides

On Friday, Trump and Infantino's burgeoning bromance will be back on display when they take centre stage at the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington. The post Football World Gears Up For 2026 World Cup Draw As Trump Presides appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Waldrum queries NFF over alleged $960,000 FIFA World Cup grant

Former Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to account for the $960,000 he read more Waldrum queries NFF over alleged $960,000 FIFA World Cup grant

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6 d. ago Waldrum Questions NFF Over Use Of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant

He criticised the handling of the team’s October 2022 friendly in Japan, describing the trip as poorly arranged and physically draining. The post Waldrum Questions NFF Over Use Of $960,000 FIFA World Cup Grant appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Oliseh Backs Super Eagles Coach Chelle Despite World Cup Heartbreak

Sunday Oliseh has expressed his admiration for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle. Chelle failed in his bid to qualify the Super Eagles for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the African playoffs. It was the Super Eagles’ first defeat under […]

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9 d. ago Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick has claimed the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA read more Pinnick blames new FIFA format for Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup failure

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2 w. ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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2 w. ago NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued an open and sincere apology to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government, and millions of Nigerians, particularly loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. In a statement obtained from NFF’s X handle on Monday, the football […] The post NFF Apologises To Tinubu, Nigerians Over Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dalung says corruption, impunity still haunting Nigerian football

Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is read more Dalung says corruption, impunity still haunting Nigerian football

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2 w. ago Stakeholders decry Nigeria’s World Cup exit, urge reforms in football administration

Some football stakeholders have expressed disappointment over the Super Eagles’ exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, describing it read more Stakeholders decry Nigeria’s World Cup exit, urge reforms in football administration

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2 w. ago Nigeria Lose To DR Congo On Penalties, Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup

Nigeria’s quest to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to a painful end on Sunday night after the Super Eagles lost 4–3 on penalties to DR Congo in a tense and dramatic playoff at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat. The match had finished 1–1 after 120 minutes, but the Leopards […] The post Nigeria Lose To DR Congo On Penalties, Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes dashed after defeat to DR Congo

Nigeria’s quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended in heartbreak after the Super Eagles fell 4-3 read more Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes dashed after defeat to DR Congo

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2 w. ago W’Cup Qualifier Playoffs: Super Eagles Ready For DR Congo Challenge

A place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is on the line as Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepared to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the Africa qualifying playoff this Sunday night. Captain William Ekong acknowledged the difficulty of the task, stating, “There is no doubt that the Congolese will be […]

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2 w. ago W/Cup: Needing Nine Goals Against Norway To Qualify, Italy Coach Gattuso Demands FIFA Reduce Number Of African Teams

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for a review of FIFA’s World Cup qualification process as the Azzurri face the possibility of missing the tournament for a third consecutive time. Italy must defeat Norway by nine clear goals on Sunday to top Group I and avoid entering the European playoffs yet again. Despite a 2-0 […] The post W/Cup: Needing Nine Goals Against Norway To Qualify, Italy Coach Gattuso Demands FIFA Reduce Number Of African Teams appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago South Africa’s Football Chief Danny Jordan Backs Super Eagles Against DR Congo

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordan has publicly pledged his support for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff final against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday. The gesture comes just days after both Nigeria and Jordan’s South Africa were locked in a tense, […]

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2 w. ago Moshood, Make Final Shortlist For 2025 CAF Young Player of the Year Award.

Flamingos captain Shakirat Moshood is among the final three nominees for the 2025 CAF Young Player of the Year (Women) award. Moha El Madani of Morocco and Senegal’s Adji Ndiye are the other players in contention for the award. Moshood starred for the Flamingos at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Bankole Olowookere’s side […]

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3 w. ago South Africa Announces Plans To Bid For Olympic, Paralympic Games

The South African government has announced plans to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to bring one of the world’s biggest sporting events to Africa for the first time. South Africa was the first country on the continent to host the FIFA World Cup in 2010. “South Africa initiates its […]

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