News

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles to know opponents in July

The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last World Cup, but they would be looking to redeem themselves 

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers on the 12th of July, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Super Eagles failed to make the previous World Cup in Qatar because of a painful loss to Ghana in the final round of qualification. Morocco were the best African team at the tournament, as they became the first African to make it to the semifinal.

Nigeria would be looking to qualify for the next World Cup which will be hosted by America, Mexico, and Canada, and the Confederation of African Football has revealed the modalities.

The draws will be made on the 12th of July, and all 54 nations that are part of CAF will participate. The countries will be put in nine groups, which means each group will have six teams.

The teams that finish on top will qualify for the Mundial, while the four best second-placed teams will participate in CAF’s playoff tournament. The winner of the playoffs will then participate in FIFA’s playoff tournament.

This would be the first time that CAF would employ this qualification format. The 2026 World Cup would have 48 teams instead of the usual 32.

Kelvin Omachonu

Share
Published by
Kelvin Omachonu

Recent Posts

“We will go all out” – Calvin Bassey targets victory in Premier League dead-rubber against Luton Town

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has stated that Fulham are targeting a victory against Championship-bound… Read More

7 hours ago

“9ja no dey carry last” – Victor Boniface celebrates Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga triumph

Bayer Leverkusen sensation Victor Boniface has proudly celebrated his Nigerian heritage following Leverkusen's final game… Read More

8 hours ago

U17 Women World CupQ: Harmony Chidi hat-trick powers Nigeria past Burkina Faso to final playoff

Nigeria's U-17 women's national team defeated their counterparts from Burkina Faso to advance to the… Read More

9 hours ago

Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella make history with Bayer Leverkusen after final-day victory over Augsburg

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface scored while Nathan Tella watched from the bench as Bayer… Read More

11 hours ago

Transfer expert hints at possible summer departure for Ajax’s Chuba Akpom

Transfer Exper and Ajax insider, Lentin Goodijk, has revealed that Nigeria-eligible striker, Chuba Amechi Akpom,… Read More

15 hours ago

“That’s a success story” – Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director hails Nathan Tella’s Fortitude

Bayer 04 Leverkusen sporting director, Simon Rolfes, has praised Nathan Tella for his ambitious personality… Read More

16 hours ago