DR Congo Seal World Cup Return After 52 Years

  The Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing Africa’s 10th and final slot in the expanded tournament following a dramatic 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th…

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Iran Rejects Trump’s World Cup Warning

The Iranian national football team has issued a firm rebuke to United States President Donald Trump, declaring that “no one can exclude” them from the 2026 World Cup after Trump suggested their participation would be inappropriate “for their own life and safety.” The war of words, playing out on social media platforms, has thrust the…

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This Money Is Not a Favour: How John Obi Mikel Took Nigeria’s World Cup Bonus Fight to the Presidency

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has revealed how he bypassed football authorities and reached out to the highest levels of government to ensure Nigerian players were paid their bonuses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after months of unfulfilled promises by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Speaking on a recent episode…

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