These players, who range from teenage wonderkids to emerging stars currently making waves in Europe’s top leagues, have the potential to become the tournament’s breakout stars in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

By Jacob Ajom A member of the Paris Olympic gold medal-winning French Rugby Sevens national team, Aaron Edidiong Grandidier Nkanang, has expressed readiness to play his part in seeing to the development of rugby in Nigeria. Aaron, 25, who was born in Britain to a Nigerian father, Aniefiok Nick Nkanang, visited Nigeria for the first […]

A flood of relief and excitement surged through the Turkish ranks as the final whistle blew in the play-off match against Kosovo; the European country will be attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in 24 years.

Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation’s growing push to recruit foreign-born players, warning that the country risks diminishing the pride attached to representing Nigeria.

2026 will be Haiti’s second appearance at the FIFA World Cup since 1974. On both occasions, they have found themselves in a group of death.