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Saturday, Sep 20

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FIFA receives 4.5m applications in WC pre-sale

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FIFA has received 4.5 million applications for 2026 World Cup tickets in a pre-sale phase for credit card holders from their sponsors, the ruling football body said on Friday, reported dpa.

2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Falconets will go for goals – Aduku

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Head Coach Moses Aduku has said his team will go all out against their Rwandan counterparts in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifying tie …

24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Chile play draw in friendly

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Hosts Chile forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match played in the city of Rancagua on Saturday, as part of both teams’ preparations for the 24th FIFA U20 …

FIFA U20 World Cup prep: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles draw with Chile, set sights on Australia

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles opened their World Cup preparations with a 1-1 draw against Chile in Rancagua on Saturday night, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side started brightly and took the lead inside 18 minutes. Tahir Maigana swung…

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Mercy Attobrah's brace gives Black Princesses winning start in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifiers

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Ghana's Black Princesses got off to a winning start in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier against Tunisia, securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg.

2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Aduku says Falconets will go for goals

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Head Coach Moses Aduku says his team will go all out against their Rwandan counterparts in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg qualifying tie in Kigali. “We have had the opportunity to watch the Rwandan girls…

24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles draw with Chile in Rancagua friendly

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Hosts Chile forced Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match played in the city of Rancagua on Saturday, as part of both teams’ preparations for the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals starting seven days from now. Ahmed Akinyele rose above…

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Two decades after Marco Materazzi incident: Zidane may appear at 2026 FIFA World Cup, but not with France

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Now, remarkably, the Zidane name could return to the World Cup spotlight in 2026. This time, however, it might not be the legendary playmaker himself, but his son, Luca Zidane, who steps onto soccer’s grandest stage.

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FIFA Faulted Over Delay in South Africa Eligibility Case

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Former NFF Technical Committee chairman, Barrister Chris Green, has criticized FIFA for what he described as an “unfortunate” delay in addressing South Africa’s breach of player eligibility rules related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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Gernot Rohr reacts as FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against South Africa

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Gernot Rohr remains hopeful of a Benin World Cup qualification as the Franco-German tactician urges FIFA to sanction South Africa for fielding ineligible player.

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'A History Of Rebels': Will Spain Boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup If Israel Participates?

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FIFA World Cup 2010 champions Spain have threatened to boycott the competition if the governing body FIFA allows Israel to compete in it.

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Eric Cantona sparks fury by demanding FIFA ban Israel from World Cup over Gaza

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Erica Cantona has sparked fury after he called for Israel to be banned from the world cup over its ongoing war in Gaza.

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FIFA Opens Investigation into South Africa’s Use of Ineligible Player Teboho Mokoena

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FIFA has finally launched an investigation into South Africa for fielding Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March 2025, despite the midfielder being due for suspension. Mokoena had accumulated two yellow cards…

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles raise hope as FIFA prepares to deduct points from South Africa

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This week, FIFA finally decided to open an investigation into South Africa fielding Teboho Mokoena against Lesotho, in a 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture in March 2025. Mokoena accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the qualifiers –…

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FIFA Investigates SAFA Over Teboho Mokoena Suspension Controversy

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it is under investigation by FIFA following the controversial appearance of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 World Cup qualifier despite suspension. SAFA Chief Executive…

Friday, Sep 19

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FIFA: World Cup early presale draws 4.5m fans

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More than 4.5 million people applied to buy FIFA World Cup tickets during the first presale draw, FIFA said in a news release on Friday after the close of this presale period limited to Visa credit card holders.

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Over 4.5 million fans apply for first phase of FIFA World Cup 26 ticket sales

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More than 4.5 million football fans worldwide have applied for tickets in the first phase of sales for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States next summer.

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All-time top scorers in FIFA World Cup history

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Discover the leading goal scorers in men's World Cup history and how they made their mark.

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15 FIFA U-20 World Cup Stars Who Soared Into Super Eagles Greatness

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The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup will kick off in Chile on Saturday, 27 September. The biennial tournament has long been a launchpad for greatness in Nigerian football, with a number of exceptional and talented individuals using it as a…