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Ronaldo backs Portugal to shine at 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America

Cristiano Ronaldo has selected in Portugal's provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking his historic attempt to play in a record sixth World Cup tournament. The 41-year-old Portuguese icon is set to compete in the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where Portugal will face DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia in Group K. Ronaldo and Portugal have been training at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras as preparations get underway for the tournament that runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The team is preparing for their Group K campaign with their opening match against DR Congo in Houston, Texas. The Portuguese squad includes notable players such as Bernardo Silva and Rúben Neves, who trained alongside Ronaldo during the session. Ronaldo has been seen speaking with head coach Roberto Martínez before joining the squad on […]

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Nigeria misses 2026 World Cup again after dramatic penalty shootout loss to DR Congo

Nigeria will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to the Democratic Republic of Congo in a dramatic penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final in Rabat on Sunday. The Super Eagles beat Gabon 4-1 in the semifinals after extra time, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice and Chidera Ejuke adding a goal, but their World Cup hopes crashed in dramatic fashion. The match ended 1-1 after the standard 90 minutes against DR Congo, with the game going into extra time. Nigeria advanced 4-1 after extra time against Gabon, but could not overcome DR Congo in the final. The match went to penalties where Nigeria lost 3-4, with missed penalty kicks ending their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The decision by Éric Chelle, coach of DR Congo, to accuse the opposing side of using "voodoo" […]

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World Cup 2026: 14 Coaches Set for Their FIFA World Cup Debut

Fourteen coaches will make their first FIFA World Cup appearance at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The competition kicks off from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 cities in the three host nations. The most notable coaches waiting for their World Cup debut in 2026 include Mauricio Pochettino (United States), Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil), Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Luis de la Fuente (Spain), Fabio Cannavaro (Uzbekistan), Jamal Sellami (Jordan) and Sebastien Desabre (DR Congo). Each arrives with a very different background but all will experience the tournament from the touchline for the first time. Among World Cup beginners are Tchouli (Algeria), Vladimir Petković (Algérie), Tony Popovic (Australia), Ralf Rangnick (Austria), Rudi Garcia (Belgium), Serghey Barbarez (Bosnia), Jesse Marsch (Canada), Bubista (Cape Verde), Néstor Lorenzo (Colombia), Zlatko Dalić (Croatia), Dick Advocaat (Curaçao), and Miroslav Koubek (Czech […]

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Full List 10 African Countries Qualify for 2026 U-17 World Cup

Ten African countries have officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar after concluding the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations play-offs. Uganda completed Africa's 10-team line-up by beating Ghana on penalties in the final qualifying encounter. The 10 African nations representing CAF at the tournament are: CountryZoneDate QualifiedAppearanceMorocco (hosts)North Zone16 December 20245thEgyptNorth Zone2 April 20265thAlgeriaNorth Zone2 April 20263rdTunisiaNorth Zone2 April 20265thSenegalWest A Zone15 October 20255thMaliWest A Zone15 October 202511thIvory CoastWest B Zone30 September 20257thGhanaWest B Zone30 September 20258thCameroonCentral Zone24 February 202610thDR CongoCentral Zone24 February 20261st (debut)TanzaniaCentral-East Zone30 November 20254thUgandaCentral-East Zone30 November 20253rdEthiopiaCentral-East Zone2 December 20254thSouth AfricaSouth Zone18 September 20256thAngolaSouth Zone18 September 20256thMozambiqueSouth Zone20 September 20253rd Note: The final 10 teams that progressed to the knockout stages of the U-17 AFCON earned the slots. Egypt and Uganda claimed the final two African slots after their crucial playoff […]

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Ebola Risk High Inside DR Congo No Pandemic Emergency WHO Says

The World Health Organization has said that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo poses a high risk inside the country but does not represent a global pandemic emergency. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made this statement on Wednesday after meeting with the agency's emergency committee. He confirmed that the outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern but said it does not meet the criteria for a pandemic emergency. The outbreak is concentrated in eastern Ituri province of DR Congo. Health officials have recorded about 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths so far. Two suspected cases have also been reported in neighbouring Uganda. WHO assesses the risk as high at the national and regional levels but low at the global level. The virus has likely been spreading for months before it was detected according to […]

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2026 World Cup Why Nigeria Absence Could Change African Buzz

Nigeria will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the second consecutive time and this absence could significantly change how Africa is viewed at the tournament. The Super Eagles failed to qualify after a painful penalty shootout loss to the Democratic Republic of the Congo which ended Nigeria's World Cup dream. This marks the first time since Nigeria's debut in 1994 that the country will miss back-to-back World Cups. Nigeria's absence creates a sporting and symbolic void that will be noticed at the tournament in the United States Mexico and Canada. The Super Eagles are known for their physical dominance and ability to rise in high-pressure situations which will be missed. The failure to qualify is also a major financial blow. Nigeria lost a guaranteed $10.5 million in FIFA prize money and preparation funds. The Nigeria Football Federation […]

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10 African teams qualify for 2026 World Cup

Africa will have a record 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is the first time the continent will present 10 representatives at a World Cup tournament, following FIFA’s expansion to 48 teams. The African teams that have qualified are Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia. DR Congo clinched the final African slot after a tense 1 0 extra time victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play off. These teams secured their tickets through the Confederation of African Football qualifying series, with nine earning automatic places and DR Congo taking the last spot via the play off route. Football analysts say the expanded African presence gives the continent a greater chance to reach the latter stages of the […]

World Cup play off: Super Eagles’ hopes fade as FIFA confirms DRC spot

Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a final blow after world football body FIFA confirmed DR Congo as Africa’s representative in the inter confederation play off tournament. In a tournament accreditation notice and subsequent communications, FIFA listed DR Congo among the six teams that will compete in the play off, leaving no space for the Super Eagles, who had challenged their defeat to the Congolese side. Nigeria lost to DR Congo in the intercontinental play off final in Rabat, with the match ending 1–1 in regulation time before the Leopards won 4–3 on penalties to claim Africa’s last slot. The Nigeria Football Federation later petitioned FIFA, alleging that some DR Congo players were ineligible and that competition rules had been breached, but FIFA ruled that all the players were properly registered and cleared to play. […]

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‘We’re waiting’ – Nigerians divided as FIFA decides World Cup case

Nigerians have reacted with mixed feelings as they await FIFA’s ruling on the country’s petition against DR Congo over the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The decision, expected on Monday, will determine whether Nigeria’s complaint about player eligibility can revive the Super Eagles’ hopes of reaching the tournament. On social media, some fans say they are hopeful but insist Nigeria should not qualify “through the back door” if DR Congo is punished. Others argue that if rules were broken, FIFA must apply sanctions even if it means overturning results decided on the pitch. Nigeria’s petition centres on claims that several DR Congo players held dual nationalities in violation of Congolese law, which reportedly bans dual citizenship. Officials have alleged that some players were cleared despite holding European passports and being over 21, which they say made the process fraudulent. Reports abroad […]

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Iwobi hopes Super Eagles still make 2026 World Cup

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi says he is still hopeful that Nigeria will feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite uncertainty over their qualification status.​ Speaking to Supersport Football, the Fulham star admitted the team is in a “waiting” situation as the country looks to FIFA for a possible lifeline after losing their playoff to the Democratic Republic of Congo.​ Iwobi was asked whether he would rather win the 2025 AFCON or qualify for the World Cup. He said the choice is difficult because lifting the AFCON trophy would be a huge legacy, but many of his teammates have never played at a World Cup and dream of doing so.​ He explained that he has already experienced the World Cup in 2018, so he does not want to be selfish by choosing AFCON glory at the expense of his […]

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