Supercomputer predicts Super Eagles’ path at the 2026 World Cup
Football • 2h ago
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup may yet take a dramatic twist for Nigeria's Super Eagles.
FIFA is still to announce its final decision on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest involving DR Congo. But let us assume the ruling goes Nigeria’s way. Assume the Eagles win their interconfederation playoff and secure a place at the expanded 48-team tournament across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
If that happens, the draw mechanics would place Nigeria into Group K; alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
It is a demanding group. But it is not beyond this current Nigerian generation.
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