Tag: World cup
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Brazil qualify for 2026 World Cup with win over Paraguay as Ancelotti claims first victory
Brazil qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the South American qualifiers, handing Carlo Ancelotti his first win as head coach of the Seleção. The only goal of the match came in the second half, courtesy of Vinicius Jr, who slotted home from close range after an…
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Brazil, Ecuador qualify for 2026 World Cup finals
Brazil and Ecuador secured their spots at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, taking the second and third of South America’s six automatic qualifying berths after champions Argentina booked their ticket in March.
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Flamingos play goalless draw with Algeria to qualify for World Cup
Nigeria’s Under-17 female football team, Flamingos, on Friday played a goalless draw with Algeria to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The 2022 bronze medalist, who were determined to win their
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I thought we will defeat Zimbabwe – Super Eagles coach, Chelle
The Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle, has expressed his disappointment with the 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a matchday six of the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Chelle said this during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on
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Zimbabwe hang Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Tuesday succumbed to a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a matchday 6 World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria a much needed victory as the Warriors held the
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Osimhen hits brace to restore Nigeria’s World Cup hope
On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored twice on Friday to revive Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico with a crucial victory over Rwanda’s Amavubi. The Super Eagles started the match brightly, controlling proceedings from the outset.
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Cricket: Nigeria makes history, claims first World Cup win
Nigeria has made history with a first win in her first game at the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia.
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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup, Morocco/Portugal/Spain to host in 2030
Saudi Arabia has been elected host of the 2034 men’s football World Cup, world football’s governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday.
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BREAKING: World Cup legend dies after struggle with cancer
World Cup legend, Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci is dead. Schillaci was reported to have died aged 59 after struggling with colon cancer.
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2026 WCQ: Bafana Bafana coach reacts after draw against Super Eagles
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matchday three at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday.