USA international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s men delivered one of USA’s most impressive performances at a FIFA World Cup. Katy Perry’s opening song set the tone for what turned out to be an American party as Hollywood’s biggest stars watched the Stars and Stripes overcome a spirited Paraguay at…
Co-hosts Canada fought back to earn their first World Cup point thanks to Cyle Larin’s second-half equaliser at Toronto Stadium. Canada 1-1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaCanada goal: Larin (78)Bosnia and Herzegovina goal: Lukic (21) Substitute Cyle Larin ensured that co-hosts Canada would make a positive start to their tournament after securing a first-ever point on the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Mexico made a real statement of intent as they began their campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a convincing 2-0 win over a nine-man South African side on Thursday night. Mexico had the first opportunity of the game. Raul Jimenez got on the end of a pass and produced a…
USA international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s men delivered one of USA’s most impressive performances at a FIFA World Cup as they thrashed Paraguay 4-1. Katy Perry’s opening song set the tone for what turned out to be an American party as Hollywood’s biggest stars watched the Stars and Stripes…
Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat to Portugal, marking their first loss in the last four friendly matches. Allnigeriasoccer.com presents the ratings of the Super Eagles players. The Starters Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye (7.5/10): The Udinese goalkeeper was impressive and produced four important saves to keep Nigeria in the game. Defenders Calvin Bassey (6.5/10): Bassey delivered a solid…
Source: Goal.com The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition in history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will also be the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries at the same time. The tournament is set to begin on June 11, 2026, at the…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Three time African champions Nigeria suffered a 2-1 defeat against Portugal Wednesday evening as they wrapped up their international friendlies in the month of June. Head coach Eric Chelle made five changes to the starting line up that drew 2-2 with Poland a week ago. Before the game kicked off, Fulham forward…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin Football and entertainment fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what could become one of the most-watched live performances in history after FIFA confirmed plans for the first-ever halftime show during a FIFA World Cup final. The groundbreaking event is scheduled to take place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in less than a week, and before a single ball has been kicked in anger, it has already made headlines for all the wrong — and right — reasons. With less than 20 days to go until the tournament begins, the world’s attention is firmly fixed on the…
