The Super Eagles of Nigeria saw their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup dashed on Sunday night after suffering a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo in Rabat, Morocco. Despite a spirited performance, the three-time African champions fell short when it mattered most, bringing their World Cup dream to a dramatic end.
With the final list of qualified teams for the play-offs released by FIFA, Nigeria’s name was notably absent, confirming that the Super Eagles will not feature at the 2026 World Cup. The painful exit marks a major setback for the nation’s football aspirations and leaves fans reflecting on what might have been.
According to the list released by FIFA, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s place in the intercontinental play-off tournament has been confirmed.
This development effectively puts to an end any hope the Super Eagles and Nigerians might have had about participating in the global football tournament.
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It would be recalled that Naija News had exclusively reported that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lost its petition against the Fédération Congolaise de Football Association’s alleged player ineligibility, ending the Super Eagles’ hopes of returning to the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental play-off.
A reliable source told our platform that the world football governing body FIFA reached its final decision on Monday, 17 February, and has formally communicated the verdict to all federations involved in the dispute.
More details later…
