Tag: 2026 World Cup
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Gattuso appointed as new Italy coach ahead of 2026 World Cup
Italy have appointed former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as their manager. Gattuso succeeds Luciano Spalletti after his dismissal last week.
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Japan first to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan beat Bahrain 2-0 on Thursday and with it became the first team to qualify for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the 66th minute in Saitama and Takefusa Kuba wrapped up matters in
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2026 World Cup: Chelle names Lookman, Osimhen, for qualifiers [Full list]
Éric Chelle, the Super Eagles’ Head Coach, has named forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole, as well as defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and
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Brazil’s soccer star, Neymar announces retirement after 2026 World Cup
Neymar has said that the 2026 World Cup will be his last adding he was confident that Brazil would qualify for the finals in North America. I know this will be my last World Cup, my last shot, my last chance and I will do everything I can to play in it,” the 32-year-old attacker,…
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2026 World Cup: What Super Eagles need to qualify – Omokaro
Bright Omokaro, Ex-Super Eagles International says player in the national team need to have more rigorous training together, to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. He spoke against the backdrop of the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, on Friday.
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Rwanda beat South Africa 2-0, lead Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers group
Hosts Rwanda on Tuesday in Butare beat visiting South Africa 2-0 to shoot to the top of Group C table in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers. The result meant that Rwanda now have four points from two matches to stop South Africa from widening their lead.
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Super Eagles to know 2026 World Cup qualifiers opponent in July
Super Eagles’ opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be announced on the 12th of July, 2023 at a CAF meeting. The official draw of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers will hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic, the night before the 45th CAF Ordinary General Assembly.
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FIFA confirms U.S., Mexico, Canada automatically in 2026 World Cup
The men’s national football team of the U.S., along with those of Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid.
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Why it would be difficult for me to play 2026 World Cup – Messi
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) talisman and Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has opened up on why it would be difficult for him to participate in the 2026 World Cup.
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Trump announces intention of U.S. to bid for 2026 World Cup
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the intention to bid for the 2026 World Cup in conjunction with Canada and Mexico. Trump, while announcing the bid on his Twitter handle, warned against opposition from countries that the U.S. has always supported. Morocco is currently challenging the North American bid for the first 48-team World Cup…