Tag: FIFA
How Canada eliminated South Africa from 2026 World Cup
Co-hosts Canada have become the first team to make it into the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
This follows a 1-0 win...
Portugal’s Draw with Colombia Blocks Messi-Ronaldo Showdown
The dream of witnessing Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off in the World Cup is now unlikely to happen.
Portugal's scoreless draw against Colombia...
Iran team arrive in US for World Cup opener against New Zealand in LA
Mexico, June 14 (Reuters) - Iran's soccer team arrived in the United States for ​the first time this World Cup on Sunday, landing at...
Tinubu’s Democracy Day broadcast overshadowed by insecurity, economic concerns
By Paul Ejime Nigeria on Friday, 12 June, marked 27 years of the return of civilian rule after prolonged military rule and a date in...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
When the FIFA World Cup finals kick off on June 11, Nigeria’s presence will be felt, but not as a competitor. Nigerian...
15 Nigerians to play for other nations at FIFA World Cup
By Dianabasi Effiong
No fewer than 15 footballers of Nigerian descent will feature for other nations at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be played...