2026 World Cup: Ex-Man United boss, Ferguson names country to win trophy
Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has named Brazil as the leading favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the legendary coach, the South American giants have the quality, depth, and experience needed to lift the trophy once again on football’s biggest stage. Ferguson believes Brazil’s chances have been boosted by […]
World Cup 2026: They’re relaxed – Batistuta predicts team to reach final
Football legend Gabriel Batistuta has expressed confidence that his team will reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. According to him, the players are calm and focused, which he believes is a key factor for success. Batistuta highlighted that maintaining a relaxed mindset can help the team perform at their best during the tournament. The […]
FIFA to make major VAR change at 2026 World Cup
FIFA is set to introduce a major update to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The football governing body said the new version will be easier for referees to use and more transparent for fans watching around the world. The decision comes after years of complaints that VAR delays […]
2026 World Cup: Pots for UEFA playoffs confirmed
The UEFA playoff pots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers have been officially confirmed. Teams participating in the playoffs now know which pots they belong to, determining their potential opponents and matchups for the decisive qualification rounds. UEFA officials outlined the draw procedures, emphasizing that seeding will be based on the teams’ coefficient rankings. […]
2026 World Cup: 34 countries that have qualified for tournament
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to intensify as 34 countries have now officially booked their spots in the expanded global tournament. With qualifying rounds wrapping up across different continents, football fans are already getting a glimpse of the teams that will feature at the historic 48-team World Cup hosted by USA, […]
‘Don’t lose hope, rise stronger’ – Peter Obi to Super Eagles after World Cup playoff defeat
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sent a message of encouragement to the Super Eagles following their defeat in the 2026 World Cup playoff. Obi urged the team not to lose hope and to come back stronger in future competitions. In his statement, he acknowledged the disappointment of fans but reminded the players of their […]
2026 WCQ playoffs: Rohr declares support for Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has thrown his support behind Nigeria as the team prepares for the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs. Rohr, who currently coaches Benin Republic, said he wishes the Eagles success despite now managing a rival team. He explained that Nigeria remains special to him and he will always hope for […]
Iwobi confident Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has expressed strong confidence that Nigeria will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite a difficult start to the qualifiers, the team managed to bounce back and make it into the playoff stage. Nigeria finished second in Group C, behind South Africa, but still earned a place in […]
2026 WCQ: If any team deserves to go to the World Cup it’s South Africa not Nigeria – Broos
Belgium-born football coach Hugo Broos has sparked debate by claiming that if any African team truly deserves a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it is South Africa, not Nigeria. Broos, known for leading Cameroon to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations title, shared his opinion during a recent interview on African football development. […]
Spain Threatens To Boycott 2026 World Cup If Isreal Qualifies
Spain’s government has warned that their national football team might not take part in the 2026 World Cup if Israel manages to qualify. Patxi Lopez, a spokesperson for Spain’s Socialist Workers’ Party, said the country would “look into the matter” if such a situation happens. This comes after a United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry […]