2026 FIFA World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti has signed a four-year contract extension to remain as Brazil coach until 2030. The Italian will lead the team at the 2026 World Cup and the 2030 tournament. He also gains the chance to coach Brazil at the 2028 Copa America.

May 14, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma will miss the final two Premier League games of the season with a hamstring injury but offered no clarity on the player's availability for the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo has traveled to Madrid for treatment on a hamstring injury that Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus described as more serious than initially anticipated. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward was substituted during his club's 3-1 victory over Al-Fayha last weekend after missing a penalty. The setback raises concerns for Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title chase and Portugal's preparations for upcoming friendlies.

February 24, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The US Embassy in Accra has urged Ghanaians traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to adhere strictly to visa terms. Meanwhile, FIFA is monitoring security unrest in Mexico, a co-host nation. These developments highlight ongoing preparations for the tournament across North America.

With qualification nearly complete, 42 nations have secured their places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition with a 48-team format hosted across North America. Recent qualifiers include European powerhouses like France, Germany, and Spain, alongside surprise entrants such as Curacao, the smallest nation by population to ever qualify. The remaining six spots will be decided through intercontinental and European playoffs in March 2026.

November 16, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Norway qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in 27 years after defeating Italy 4-1 in their final Group I qualifier. The win allowed Norway to finish top of the group with 24 points and a 37-5 goal difference. Erling Haaland scored twice in the comeback victory.