FIFA World Cup 2026

Super Eagles and Nantes winger Moses Simon has undergone successful surgery following injury he sustained during Eagles international friendlies. Simon fractured his left leg during Nigeria’s 2-0 friendly defeat against Mali at the…

After an impressive outing at the 34th AFCON in Cote d Ivoire, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says his team are no longer afraid of any team in the continent even as he has shifted focus on the next world Cup qualifier against Super Eagles…

Australia and Iraq were in rampant goalscoring form on Tuesday as they both cruised into the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while Son Heung-min’s South Korea are on the brink of joining them after beating Thailand. …

Domenico Tedesco has signed a two-year extension to stay on as Belgium coach until the 2026 World Cup, it was announced Thursday, as the team unveiled a new kit which pays tribute to the comic book hero Tintin. Tedesco, 38, was…

Sports betting company, Bet9ja and Aiteo, an integrated energy company in Nigeria, have been warned to stop ambushing the rights granted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to its sponsors and partners, which…

Vincent Enyeama says the emergence of Stanley Nwabali as new Super Eagles number one goalie has ended the superstition that he cursed the team. Enyeama quit international football after 101 caps for Nigeria, following a disagreement…

Star player Mohamed Salah will not be joining Egypt's national squad in upcoming international matches, new head coach Hossam Hassan announced Sunday. The Liverpool forward will sit out an Egyptian team bootcamp in the United Arab…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has started the search for a new head coach for the Super Eagles, about two weeks after Jose Peseiro left the post. Peseiro, who led Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in…

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has expressed his willingness to return to the national team setup in a coaching capacity if given the opportunity. Enyeama, who is considered one of Africa’s greatest ever goalkeepers,…

Former Super Eagles Manager, Bonfrere Jo, has thrown his weight behind his ex winger, Emmanuel Amuneke to be appointed as the coach of the senior national team, the Super Eagles saying he would be okay as a Technical Adviser working with…

FIFA are launching a new series of friendly matches in one location during the international window called the FIFA Series, with a pilot project kicking off in four countries next month, world soccer's governing body said on Monday. …

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract to 2026, meaning he will be in charge come the next World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the Spanish football federation announced Thursday. The federation said…

The international friendly between Nigeria and Argentina has been relocated to the United States of America. Initially slated to hold in China, the encounter has now been moved and hold in March. Argentina's FA said on Thursday…

Algeria’s Football Association has opted not to continue negotiations with Jose Peseiro and is set to announce the appointment of Vladimir Petkovic as the new coach of their men’s senior national team, he said. The imminent appointment…

Lionel Messi has an open invitation to play with Argentina's Olympic squad this summer, according to Albiceleste under-23 coach Javier Mascherano. Argentina beat reigning gold medallists Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot at the Olympic Games…

Mexico's Azteca Stadium will host the opening game of the 2026 World Cup, Fifa President Gianni Infantino announced on Sunday. The expanded 48-team tournament is being co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. READ ALSO: …

The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, organisers FIFA announced on Sunday. The New York bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game, the culmination of the expanded…

World Cup qualifying in North and Central America and the Caribbean took shape Thursday with the draw for a 30-nation second round that will narrow the field to 12 finalists for three automatic berths to join the United States, Mexico and…