2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

Eric Chelle coach of Nigeria

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle urges composure ahead of Benin decider

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says their FIFA World Cup qualifier at home against group leaders Benin will demand composure and focus from his players.

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees

Jubilant Nees hails Warriors’ fighting spirit after denting Bafana’s World Cup hopes

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees was in a jubilant mood after watching his team hold Bafana Bafana to a goalless draw, effectively denting South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Kylian Mbappe's dazzling strike sparks French fireworks in World Cup qualifier frenzy

As the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup roared back into life on Matchday 7, France and Switzerland powered ahead at the top of their groups with commanding victories.

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World Cup qualifiers: Aubameyang bags four against Gambia, Ivory Coast humble Seychelles

Ivory Coast scored seven unanswered goals against Seychelles in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, while Senegal won 5-0 at South Sudan.

Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees

Zimbabwe focus not on spoiling Bafana Bafana party - Michael Nees

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees says their main priority today is not to spoil anyone’s party but to produce a good result for their nation’s pride.

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Super Eagles captain reveals mindset in World Cup qualification

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has spoken of the belief and confidence running through the Super Eagles camp ahead of their must-win FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Polokwane.