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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13 h. ago World Cup 2026: Tuchel may keep England substitutes indoors to combat heat

England manager Thomas Tuchel discusses plans to combat the extreme World Cup 2026 heat, including possibly keeping substitutes indoors to stay cool. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-2026-tuchel-may-keep-england-substitutes-indoors-to-combat-heat/

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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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33 h. ago World Cup Draw Starts Countdown To 2026 Finals With Trump Presiding

Now the US President is widely expected to be the first ever recipient of the FIFA Peace Prize, which will be awarded during the draw ceremony, "to recognize the enormous efforts of those individuals who unite people, bringing hope for future generations," as Infantino put it. The post World Cup Draw Starts Countdown To 2026 Finals With Trump Presiding appeared first on Channels Television.

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47 h. ago Sports icons Brady, Gretzky, Shaq join stars for 2026 World Cup draw

NFL legend Tom Brady, Wayne Gretzky, and Shaq will be among the stars helping conduct the draw for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada & Mexico Read More: https://punchng.com/sports-icons-brady-gretzky-shaq-join-stars-for-2026-world-cup-draw/

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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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5 d. ago 2026 World Cup: Iran threatens to boycott draw over U.S. visa restrictions

Iran says it plans to boycott Friday’s 2026 World Cup draw in the United States due to the limited number read more 2026 World Cup: Iran threatens to boycott draw over U.S. visa restrictions

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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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7 d. ago Iran To Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw Due To US Visa Restrictions — Federation

The United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation. The post Iran To Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw Due To US Visa Restrictions — Federation appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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1 week ago New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has said that the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup was partly because of the revised qualification format. He noted that the team would have qualified if the 2018 qualification structure remained in place. He made the remarks on Monday at the […] The post New Qualification Format Cost Super Eagles’ World Cup Miss – Pinnick appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 2026 WCQ: DR Congo Sink Nigeria On Penalties To Reach Intercontinental Playoff

Nigeria’s dream of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffered a cruel blow as DR Congo edged the Super Eagles in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in Rabat on. Sunday night. Frank Onyeka had given Nigeria the perfect start with an early goal in the third minute, only for Meschak Elia to level […]

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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 JUST IN: Nigeria To Miss 2026 World Cup After Defeat To DR Congo

This was after Nigeria lost on penalties to DR Congo in a tightly-contested African play-offs final on Sunday.  The post JUST IN: Nigeria To Miss 2026 World Cup After Defeat To DR Congo appeared first on Channels Television.

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