FIFA has released the 48-team line-up for the 2026 World Cup tournament. This follows the completion of the European and intercontinental play-offs on Tuesday/Wednesday. The final six teams to book their spots are Congo DR, Iraq, Sweden, Czech Republic, Turkiye and Bosnia & Herzogovina.
On March 18, 2026, Liverpool defeated the Turkish champions 4-0 at Anfield, completing a 4-1 aggregate to go to the quarterfinals, ending Galatasaray's Champions League dreams. Victor Osimhen, the great striker for Galatasaray, suffered a fractured right forearm in an aerial collision with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté early in the first half, which made the loss worse. The 27-year-old Nigerian showed perseverance by playing for a short while despite having a bandaged arm, but as the agony increased at halftime, he was replaced. Following a hospital evaluation, Galatasaray confirmed the fracture and declared that surgery would come after more testing.
Achraf Hakimi has publicly rejected the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The Morocco captain insisted the Atlas Lions did not deserve the trophy following their defeat to Senegal in the final. However, the Moroccan defender said neither he nor his teammates should accept the title, regardless of the ruling.
The Confederation of African Football has overturned the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final result, declaring Morocco the winner after the appeal board ruled that Senegal forfeited the game by walking off the field. Morocco was awarded a 3-0 walkover victory, following the Moroccan Football Federation's protest. In a detailed statement, the CAF Appeal Board confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF was “declared admissible in form, and the appeal is upheld.” This landmark ruling effectively strips Senegal of what would have been its second continental crown, rewarding the hosts for a match that descended into chaos during extra time.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football Association were both sanctioned by FIFA, the world football governing body, after a disciplinary incident occurred during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the two nations. FIFA's most recent World Cup qualifying match disciplinary overview states that the two football organizations were found guilty of distinct violations during the match on November 16, 2025.
According to FIFA, Nigeria was penalized for violating match security and order, particularly when fans threw items during the game.
Henry Nwosu, a 62-year-old former midfielder with the Super Eagles, passed away. Segun Odegbami, a former teammate and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, revealed the midfielder's passing on his media platforms early on Saturday.
