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Super Eagles maintain 26th FIFA ranking after June matches

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men's World Rankings released on June 11, 2026, before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria holds 1585.02 ranking points, showing stability in their global standing with a slight decrease of just 0.07 points from their previous total of 1585.09. According to the official FIFA rankings, Nigeria is currently ranked third in Africa, following strong performances in recent international matches. The team climbed 12 places to reach 26th position in the January 2026 FIFA rankings, marking one of their biggest recent improvements in the global standings. The June 2026 FIFA rankings place Nigeria between South Korea at 25th position with 1591.63 points and Australia at 27th position with 1579.34 points. The African nations in the rankings include Morocco at 7th position with 1755.10 points, […]

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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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Trump confirms World Cup 2026 attendance but will not attend US opening match in Los Angeles

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but has indicated he will not be present at the United States opening match in Los Angeles. The World Cup tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Mexico facing South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The United States will play its first match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Trump had previously said to reporters that he would attend the first match in the new stadium with his children, but later changed his plans regarding the opening game. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 16 venues throughout the three countries. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, […]

World Cup Struggles for Spotlight in Sports-Mad USA

Wild celebrations erupted across New York City on Wednesday night as fans flooded the streets after the New York Knicks produced the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history to defeat the San Antonio Spurs. Similar scenes unfolded thousands of miles away in California, where sports bars along the Santa Monica coastline echoed with cheers. The excitement, however, had nothing to do with football's biggest tournament. As the United States prepares to begin its World Cup campaign against Paraguay, the tournament is facing stiff competition for public attention from America's most popular domestic sports, particularly basketball. Despite being one of the hosts of the competition, enthusiasm for the World Cup has yet to fully capture the nation's attention. Basketball fever currently dominates New York, where the Knicks are on the verge of securing their first NBA championship since 1973. Across the […]

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FIFA defends ticket prices and visa handling ahead of World Cup start

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the organization's handling of ticket prices and visa issues ahead of the 2026 World Cup kickoff, calling for fans to "relax" amid rising criticisms over costs and immigration complications. Speaking in Mexico City on June 10, the eve of the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Infantino addressed concerns about soaring ticket prices and visa-related controversies affecting officials and supporters. The FIFA President justified the high ticket prices by citing the tournament's entry price of $60 as the lowest of any American sports in the play-off phases, with an average price below $500, which he said is again the lowest of American sports on average. Infantino defended the US$60 starting ticket price, noting that over six million tickets have been sold. He likened World Cup ticket costs to playoff […]

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Mexico shuts capital’s schools for World Cup opener to ease traffic

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match. Under the special administrative order, classes are suspended at every educational level from kindergartens to universities across the capital, including both public and private institutions. The president also announced that federal government employees must switch to remote work on the day, while private companies have been urged to actively implement teleworking arrangements for non-essential sectors. Sheinbaum explained that these measures are designed to ensure the World Cup opening ceremony proceeds without traffic congestion or chaos on the opening day of the tournament. Mexico City students will get an unexpected day off as the government acts to minimize traffic on the day Mexico plays the World Cup opener against South Africa. […]

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Ronaldo Iwobi headline as Nigeria and Portugal meet in Leira friendly match tonight

Nigeria's Super Eagles and Portugal's Seleção das Quinas will face off in central Portugal's town of Leiria tonight in an international friendly that promises fierce competition despite its tag. The match kicks off at 8.45pm Portugal time, which is the same time as in Nigeria. Before kick-off, Nigeria will honour midfielder Alex Iwobi as he collects his 100th senior cap for the Super Eagles. This milestone is an inspiration and occasion for the Trojan to exert dominance in midfield against Roberto Martinez's World Cup-bound Portuguese stars. Portugal's lineup includes Messi-rival Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and an attacking band of Pedro Neto, Francisco Trincão supporting the legendary forward. The Spanish champions are set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with José Sá in goal, a back four of Diogo Dalot, Tomás Araújo, Gonçalo Inácio and João Cancelo, a double pivot of Samú […]

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Pictorial: Top 10 Standout 2026 World Cup Team Send-Offs & Photoshoots

As teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, national football associations have unveiled spectacular send-off ceremonies and squad photos that have captured fans' attention. Here are the top 10 most standout send-offs and photoshoots. 1. Norway's Viking-Themed Squad Portrait Norway's national team marked its first World Cup appearance since 1998 with a dramatic Viking-themed squad portrait. Supporters unveiled a rowing routine to bring the same Viking spirit to the stands, making it the World Cup image everyone is talking about. 2. Paraguay's Jaw-Dropping Send-Off Paraguay enjoyed the most jaw-dropping FIFA World Cup 2026 send-off, even following Brazil's iconic flight baptism ritual. The South American nation defeated Nicaragua 4-0 in their final warm-up match before heading to the tournament. 3. Brazil's Iconic Flight Baptism Brazil's national […]

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Iran Criticizes US Over World Cup Visa Denials

Iran has accused the United States of preventing several key members of its national football team's support staff from attending the upcoming FIFA World Cup, despite American authorities approving travel documents for players and selected personnel. The dispute emerged after US officials confirmed that visas had been granted to Iran's football squad and what they described as "necessary support staff" ahead of the team's opening World Cup match in Los Angeles on June 15. However, US authorities also stated that the visa process would not be used to allow individuals with security concerns to enter the country under the guise of participating in the tournament. In response, Iran's embassy in Turkey criticized Washington's decision, accusing the US of using politics to interfere in international sport. Iranian officials claimed that a significant number of managerial staff, executives and technical advisers had […]

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