World Cup

June 3 (THEWILL) — Nigerian music star, Davido, has been confirmed as one of the performers at FIFA's World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles. FIFA announced on Tuesday, June 2, that the Afrobeats singer will perform alongside Major...

March 11, (THEWILL) — FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has disclosed that US President, Donald Trump, personally guaranteed Iran's national football team will be permitted to play on American soil at the 2026 World Cup, despite active military hostilities...

October 20, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has withdrawn from two scheduled friendly matches in the United States next month following their qualification for the World Cup African playoffs. The Nigeria Football Federation had arranged fixtures against Venezuela and Colombia but...

February 20, (THEWILL) - Former West Germany footballer, Andreas Brehme, who scored the winning goal in the 1990 World Cup final, has died aged 63. Brehme scored a penalty in the 85th minute to secure a 1-0 victory...

July 11, (THEWILL) - England's Euro 2022-winning defender, Demi Stokes, has revealed her respect for players from France, Spain and Nigeria, who have taken a stand on the conditions in women's football, ahead of the World Cup. The preparations...

March 29, (THEWILL) - Indonesia has lost its right to host the under-20 soccer World Cup following a FIFA announcement on Wednesday. The decision comes after the country's football federation (PSSI) said it cancelled the draw when the Governor...

February 14, (THEWILL) - In a major announcement on Tuesday, FIFA revealed that this year's Club World Cup will be hosted by Saudi Arabia from December 12 to 22. The tournament, which will feature Champions League winners from around...

December 16, (THEWILL) –FIFA has selected Morocco to host the February 2023 Club World Cup, with a 32-team enlarged version to follow in 2025. Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, announced it on Friday, informing reporters at a press conference...

December 16, (THEWILL) – Babatunde Fashola, the Honourable Minister of Works and Housing, has challenged Nigeria to submit a bid for the World Cup, and if at all feasible, try to win the hosting rights. The Minister was speaking...

December 13, (THEWILL) - FIFA's proposal for a significant relaunch of the Club World Cup has not been welcomed by the biggest clubs in Europe, as they view competition as an inconvenience lacking in prestige and potentially challenging. When Manchester...