World Cup Qualifiers
NFF denies FIFA rejection reports in DR Congo eligibility dispute
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Ten days after reports claimed FIFA dismissed Nigeria's protest over DR Congo players' eligibility in the 2026 World Cup African playoff, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) refuted those claims. Secretary General Dr Mohammed Sanusi said no official decision has been received, with the matter still under review.
Jamaica's Reggae Boyz secured their place in the intercontinental playoff final with a 1-0 win over New Caledonia, setting up a clash with DR Congo. Bolivia advanced past Surinam on penalties to face Iraq, determining the final two spots for the 2026 World Cup.
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Sweden defeated Ukraine 3-1 and Denmark beat North Macedonia 4-0 in the World Cup play-off semi-finals on Thursday evening. Both teams delivered strong second-half performances to secure their places in next week's finals. The matches were part of eight European ties and one inter-confederation clash vying for spots in the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The November FIFA men's world rankings highlight shifts across global football, with Spain holding the top spot and Brazil rising to fifth. African powerhouses like Morocco lead the continent, while Asian teams such as Japan and Iran also advanced. Greece climbed two places to 46th following recent World Cup qualifiers.
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Sweden's final WC qualifier against Slovenia on Tuesday holds no qualification stakes, but nine players risk suspension for the March playoffs with a single yellow card. Coach Graham Potter is carefully considering lineup options. Despite the risks, players like Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and Emil Krafth want to give their all on the pitch.
Norway's Erling Haaland leads the top scorers in the European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 14 goals from seven games. The Manchester City striker is six goals ahead of his nearest rivals, Netherlands' Memphis Depay and Austria's Marko Arnautović, both on eight.
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England will conclude their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Albania in Tirana on Sunday, with the Three Lions already secured as Group K winners. Albania have earned a play-off spot after a 1-0 victory over Andorra and aim to defeat England for the first time. The match carries little stakes for either side but offers a chance for both teams to build momentum.
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18 декабря 2025, 19:32FIFA dismisses Nigeria's protest over DR Congo player eligibility
17 декабря 2025, 23:36Nigeria petitions FIFA over DR Congo player eligibility
17 ноября 2025, 00:26DR Congo beats Nigeria on penalties in CAF World Cup playoff final
16 ноября 2025, 10:32England defeats Albania 2-0 to complete perfect World Cup qualifying campaign
16 ноября 2025, 08:31Norway secures 2026 World Cup spot with 4-1 victory over Italy
16 ноября 2025, 05:22France beats Azerbaijan 3-1 despite disastrous start
16 ноября 2025, 00:54Portugal thrashes Armenia 9-1 to qualify for 2026 World Cup