FIFA releases calender for 2026, cancels October international break
FIFA has announced that there will be no international football break in October 2026. This decision follows complaints from clubs about too many interruptions during the first half of the season. To solve this, FIFA has changed the 2026–27 international match calendar. The new plan is to extend the first international window, like the one […]
Nigeria vs Rwanda: Siasia, Ikpeba predict scoreline, winner of WCQ
Former Super Eagles players, Victor Ikpeba and Samson Siasia, have shared their predictions for the upcoming World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda. The Super Eagles will face Rwanda in a key World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday. Before the match kicked off, Siasia and […]
2026 WCQ: Chelle’s reputation under trial as Super Eagles take on Rwanda, South Africa
Nigeria’s national team still carries the weight of their disappointing outing at the 2024 African Nations Championship, where the home-based Super Eagles lost 1-0 to Senegal in their opening game before suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Sudan. That poor start ended any hopes of progressing beyond the group stage. Before their final match against […]
2026 World Cup: Date, venue for group stage draws confirmed
The date and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw have now been confirmed. According to ESPN, the draw will take place on December 5 in Las Vegas. FIFA chose Las Vegas as the host city for the event after deciding not to use locations in Canada or Mexico. This choice comes […]
Lionel Messi is ‘considering a loan away from Inter Miami before 2026 World Cup’
Lionel Messi might be planning a temporary move to another football club so he can stay in top shape for the 2026 World Cup. He wants to help Argentina win the trophy again. The famous Argentine star has been playing for Inter Miami in the United States for the past two years. Now, according to […]
We can qualify for 2026 World Cup –Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is hopeful that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even though the team is not in a strong position right now in their qualifying group. The Nigerian national team, which has won the Africa Cup of Nations three times, is currently sitting in fourth place in their […]
Super Eagles can still qualify for 2026 World Cup – Eguavoen
Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, believes Nigeria still has a good chance of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eguavoen, who is 59 years old, temporarily returned to manage the team after Finidi George stepped down following just two games. Under his short leadership, Nigeria booked a place in the 2025 AFCON. After […]
President Trump suggests Russia should be offered return to next year’s World Cup as ‘incentive’ to end Ukraine war
Former US President Donald Trump recently said that allowing Russia to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup could help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. He suggested this idea while speaking with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Since February 2022, Russia has been banned from international football by FIFA and UEFA. This decision […]
2026 WCQ, African zone: Full results of Friday’s matches
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers for Africa continued on Friday, with several teams securing important victories. In Group C, Nigeria defeated Rwanda 2-0 in Kigali, thanks to two first-half goals from Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. This win pushed Nigeria to fourth place in the group with six points. In another Group C match, South […]
I would be happy if Zidane is appointed France manager – Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has expressed his happiness at the idea of Zinedine Zidane becoming the next manager of the France national team. Didier Deschamps, the current manager, has already confirmed that he will leave his position after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zidane, a former Real Madrid coach, is one of the names linked to the […]