The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Nigeria will definitely have a recurring presence in the competition, Soccernet.ng reports.
Nigeria failed to qualify from their group in the qualifiers proper. Despite getting a lifeline through the playoffs, they still failed to make it through.
This edition of the Mundial promises to be the biggest ever. It will be hosted by three countries in the Americas － Canada, the United States, and Mexico. It also promises to be the most financially rewarding World Cup tournament, with all participating teams set to share prize money of $871 million.
In fact, just for participating in the tournament, teams will receive a massive $11.4 million. This kind of money would have done Nigerian football a world of good.
However, while Nigerian football stakeholders and the Super Eagles continue to rue their miss, there is a small flicker of light.
Burna Boy Teams Up With Shakira For World Cup Song
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, superstar musician Shakira has shared a snippet of the official song of the competition. The “Waka Waka” crooner also tagged Nigerian artiste Burna Boy as a collaborator.
The title of the song is “Dai Dai,” and it will be released on Thursday, May 8.
This is a massive feat for Burna Boy, who is arguably the biggest artiste in the Nigerian space at the moment. He follows in the footsteps of another Nigerian music great, Davido, who collaborated with Trinidad Cardona and Aisha for the 2022 World Cup soundtrack, “Hayya Hayya.”
Before now, Burna Boy has performed at the 2023 UEFA Champions League final, the NBA All-Star game, the England women's welcome party after winning the 2025 Euros, and several other top sporting events.
