2026 World Cup – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png 2026 World Cup – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Neymar Deserves To Feature At 2026 World Cup – Messi https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-deserves-to-feature-at-2026-world-cup-messi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-deserves-to-feature-at-2026-world-cup-messi/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483448 Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi has said that Neymar should be at the 2026 World Cup with Brazil. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Revealing that the Brazilian forward is still one of the best players in the world, Messi stated that Neymar still has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-deserves-to-feature-at-2026-world-cup-messi/feed/ 0 Rema, Tyla Set To Headline 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony https://www.theinfostride.com/rema-tyla-set-to-headline-2026-world-cup-opening-ceremony/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rema-tyla-set-to-headline-2026-world-cup-opening-ceremony/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483335 Popular Afrobeats singer Rema has been named among an all-star lineup of global music stars set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. FIFA recently made the announcement via a press statement posted on its official handle on Saturday. According to the football governing body, three opening [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rema-tyla-set-to-headline-2026-world-cup-opening-ceremony/feed/ 0 Yamal Is Training Hard To Recover For World Cup – Luis de la Fuente https://www.theinfostride.com/yamal-is-training-hard-to-recover-for-world-cup-luis-de-la-fuente/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yamal-is-training-hard-to-recover-for-world-cup-luis-de-la-fuente/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483247 Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has hailed the incredible work ethic of Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. This comes as the teenager battles to be fit for the 2026 World Cup, and fans have been reacting. Despite being sidelined for the remainder of the domestic season, Luis de la Fuente revealed that he remains confident [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yamal-is-training-hard-to-recover-for-world-cup-luis-de-la-fuente/feed/ 0 I Can’t Wait To Watch Yamal At The World Cup – Henry https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-wait-to-watch-yamal-at-the-world-cup-henry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-wait-to-watch-yamal-at-the-world-cup-henry/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 20:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=483083 France legend Thierry Henry has hailed Barcelona and Spain sensation Lamine Yamal. He recently had his say while speaking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and fans have been reacting. Admitting he is amazed by the teenager’s decision-making on the pitch, Henry expressed his desire to see the La Roja wonderkid at his absolute peak [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-wait-to-watch-yamal-at-the-world-cup-henry/feed/ 0 Neymar Is Not Ready For 2026 World Cup – Rai https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-is-not-ready-for-2026-world-cup-rai/ https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-is-not-ready-for-2026-world-cup-rai/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:30:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482446 Brazil’s 1994 World Cup winner Rai has cast doubt over Neymar’s suitability for the 2026 tournament. He recently claimed that the Santos forward is no longer at the physical level required for the international stage despite his undeniable technical brilliance. According to him, Neymar is currently struggling to maintain the physical standards necessary for elite [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-is-not-ready-for-2026-world-cup-rai/feed/ 0 Iran Will Feature At The 2026 World Cup – Gianni Infantino https://www.theinfostride.com/iran-will-feature-at-the-2026-world-cup-gianni-infantino/ https://www.theinfostride.com/iran-will-feature-at-the-2026-world-cup-gianni-infantino/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480629 FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on his commitment to see Iran compete in the 2026 World Cup. He recently had his say despite the escalating military conflict involving the United States, and fans have been reacting. Expressing confidence that he expects Iran to participate in the upcoming World Cup, Infantino noted that the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/iran-will-feature-at-the-2026-world-cup-gianni-infantino/feed/ 0 I’ll Resolve My Liverpool Future Before 2026 World Cup – Robertson https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-resolve-my-liverpool-future-before-2026-world-cup-robertson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-resolve-my-liverpool-future-before-2026-world-cup-robertson/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480441 Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has confirmed that he will finalise his future before the summer. This comes as his legendary stint at Liverpool nears its conclusion, and fans have been reacting. According to him, clarity is his priority ahead of the summer transfer window, so he is very determined to avoid any transfer distractions during [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-resolve-my-liverpool-future-before-2026-world-cup-robertson/feed/ 0 Bellingham Will Not Start For England At 2026 World Cup – Shearer https://www.theinfostride.com/bellingham-will-not-start-for-england-at-2026-world-cup-shearer/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bellingham-will-not-start-for-england-at-2026-world-cup-shearer/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480307 EPL legend Alan Shearer has predicted England’s starting line-up for the 2026 World Cup. He recently caused a stir by omitting Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer from the team, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he chose a midfield trio of Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson and Morgan Rogers because his selection is based [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bellingham-will-not-start-for-england-at-2026-world-cup-shearer/feed/ 0 It Is Very Complicated To Be Me – Neymar https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-very-complicated-to-be-me-neymar/ https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-very-complicated-to-be-me-neymar/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479382 Brazil forward Neymar has hit back at critics who keep questioning his fitness ahead of the World Cup. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it is very hard to keep having to deny several false rumours about his fitness online, and he can [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-very-complicated-to-be-me-neymar/feed/ 0 “Consider Your Safety, Withdraw From The World Cup” – Trump To Iran https://www.theinfostride.com/consider-your-safety-withdraw-from-the-world-cup-trump-to-iran/ https://www.theinfostride.com/consider-your-safety-withdraw-from-the-world-cup-trump-to-iran/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479358 US President Donald Trump has hinted that Iran should voluntarily withdraw from participating in the 2026 World Cup. He recently had his say via his social network Truth Social, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though every national team that qualified is allowed to partake at the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s participation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/consider-your-safety-withdraw-from-the-world-cup-trump-to-iran/feed/ 0 Trump Has Said Iran Is Welcome At 2026 World Cup – Infantino https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-has-said-iran-is-welcome-at-2026-world-cup-infantino/ https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-has-said-iran-is-welcome-at-2026-world-cup-infantino/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:15:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479256 United States president Donald Trump has assured FIFA that Iran are welcome to compete at this summer’s World Cup. Recall that the team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. Despite Trump saying earlier this month he really didn’t care [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/trump-has-said-iran-is-welcome-at-2026-world-cup-infantino/feed/ 0 Representing England At 2026 World Cup Would Mean A Lot To Me – Ivan Toney https://www.theinfostride.com/representing-england-at-2026-world-cup-would-mean-a-lot-to-me-ivan-toney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/representing-england-at-2026-world-cup-would-mean-a-lot-to-me-ivan-toney/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477709 England striker Ivan Toney has sent a World Cup message to national team manager Thomas Tuchel. He recently revealed that he is still hungry for goals and international recognition, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it would definitely mean a lot for him to represent England at the World Cup because he has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/representing-england-at-2026-world-cup-would-mean-a-lot-to-me-ivan-toney/feed/ 0 I’m Not Sure Bellingham Will Be Fit In Time For 2026 World Cup – Tuchel https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-sure-bellingham-will-be-fit-in-time-for-2026-world-cup-tuchel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-sure-bellingham-will-be-fit-in-time-for-2026-world-cup-tuchel/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:50:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477545 England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that Jude Bellingham is facing a race against time to make the country’s 2026 World Cup squad. Recall that the Real Madrid midfielder is currently nursing a hamstring injury picked up at club level, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he is currently optimistic about [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-sure-bellingham-will-be-fit-in-time-for-2026-world-cup-tuchel/feed/ 0 Pogba Can Still Make France’s 2026 World Cup Squad – Sagna https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-can-still-make-frances-2026-world-cup-squad-sagna/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-can-still-make-frances-2026-world-cup-squad-sagna/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476529 Paul Pogba can still make France’s 2026 World Cup squad, Bacary Sagna has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the mercurial midfielder still remains in contention for selection by Didier Deschamps because he is a special footballer who can adapt to any [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-can-still-make-frances-2026-world-cup-squad-sagna/feed/ 0 I Don’t Owe Neymar A Spot In My 2026 World Cup Squad – Ancelotti https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-owe-neymar-a-spot-in-my-2026-world-cup-squad-ancelotti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-owe-neymar-a-spot-in-my-2026-world-cup-squad-ancelotti/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:35:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473135 Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that he doesn’t owe anyone a spot in his 2026 World Cup squad. This comes after he was once again asked about Neymar’s prospects, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though he knows that Neymar is a crucial player for Brazil, he will not be pressured [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-dont-owe-neymar-a-spot-in-my-2026-world-cup-squad-ancelotti/feed/ 0 I Can Play For England At The 2026 World Cup – Callum Wilson https://www.theinfostride.com/i-can-play-for-england-at-the-2026-world-cup-callum-wilson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-can-play-for-england-at-the-2026-world-cup-callum-wilson/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:05:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472080 Former Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has insisted that he can force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite not playing for the Three Lions since 2023, his personal target for the near future includes a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-can-play-for-england-at-the-2026-world-cup-callum-wilson/feed/ 0 I Can’t Accept The Fact That Super Eagles Won’t Be Playing At 2026 World Cup – Ekpo https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-accept-the-fact-that-super-eagles-wont-be-playing-at-2026-world-cup-friday-ekpo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-accept-the-fact-that-super-eagles-wont-be-playing-at-2026-world-cup-friday-ekpo/#respond Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:45:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471698 Former Nigerian international Friday Ekpo has expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles’ inability to beat DR Congo in Sunday’s 2026 World Cup playoffs final in Rabat, Morocco. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the Super Eagles players did not impress with their [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cant-accept-the-fact-that-super-eagles-wont-be-playing-at-2026-world-cup-friday-ekpo/feed/ 0 Neymar Might Not Make Ancelotti’s World Cup Squad – Diario AS https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-might-not-make-ancelottis-squad-for-the-2026-world-cup-diario-as/ https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-might-not-make-ancelottis-squad-for-the-2026-world-cup-diario-as/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:35:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471256 Brazilian forward Neymar has been heavily criticised for his latest performance for Santos in a 3-2 defeat to Flamengo. Spanish newspaper Diario AS recently described the former Barcelona and PSG star as slow and a disgrace, and fans have been reacting. According to the newspaper, if Neymar‘s poor performances for his club continue this season, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-might-not-make-ancelottis-squad-for-the-2026-world-cup-diario-as/feed/ 0 England Can Win The 2026 World Cup – Anthony Barry https://www.theinfostride.com/england-can-win-the-2026-world-cup-anthony-barry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/england-can-win-the-2026-world-cup-anthony-barry/#respond Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:30:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471184 Thomas Tuchel’s assistant coach, Anthony Barry, has explained why he believes England can win the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the character of the Three Lions squad is incredible at the moment, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/england-can-win-the-2026-world-cup-anthony-barry/feed/ 0 I Want To Win The 2026 World Cup With Brazil – Ancelotti https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-win-the-2026-world-cup-with-brazil-ancelotti/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-win-the-2026-world-cup-with-brazil-ancelotti/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:15:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470817 Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that his dream is to win the 2026 World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, coaching the most successful national team in history was an opportunity he couldn’t turn down, so he intends to make the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-win-the-2026-world-cup-with-brazil-ancelotti/feed/ 0 I Didn’t Stay At MUFC Because Of The World Cup – Bruno Fernandes https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-stay-at-mufc-because-of-the-world-cup-bruno-fernandes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-stay-at-mufc-because-of-the-world-cup-bruno-fernandes/#respond Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:45:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=468878 Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has said that he always wanted to remain at the club this summer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the reports saying he opted to remain at the club to stay in his best shape for the World [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-didnt-stay-at-mufc-because-of-the-world-cup-bruno-fernandes/feed/ 0 France Is Blessed With Quality Players To Win 2026 World Cup – Mbappe https://www.theinfostride.com/france-is-blessed-with-quality-players-to-win-2026-world-cup-mbappe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/france-is-blessed-with-quality-players-to-win-2026-world-cup-mbappe/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:10:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467489 Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said the French national team is super talented. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, every position in the French team is currently filled up by starters in the best clubs in the world, and he feels proud [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/france-is-blessed-with-quality-players-to-win-2026-world-cup-mbappe/feed/ 0 I Won’t Give Up On My 2026 World Cup Dream – Ivan Toney https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-give-up-on-my-2026-world-cup-dream-ivan-toney/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-give-up-on-my-2026-world-cup-dream-ivan-toney/#respond Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:30:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467429 England striker Ivan Toney has said that he won’t give up on his World Cup dream. He recently had his say despite being left out of the latest England squad without any warning from Thomas Tuchel. According to him, he’ll keep focusing on improving his game to give himself the opportunity to earn a call-up [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wont-give-up-on-my-2026-world-cup-dream-ivan-toney/feed/ 0 It’s Still Undecided If Messi Will Feature At The 2026 World Cup – Guillem Balague https://www.theinfostride.com/its-still-undecided-if-messi-will-feature-at-the-2026-world-cup-guillem-balague/ https://www.theinfostride.com/its-still-undecided-if-messi-will-feature-at-the-2026-world-cup-guillem-balague/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:30:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460923 Lionel Messi is yet to make a decision on his 2026 World Cup involvement, Guillem Balague has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, nobody knows whether the Argentine GOAT will grace that tournament at this point, and Messi prefers to take it [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/its-still-undecided-if-messi-will-feature-at-the-2026-world-cup-guillem-balague/feed/ 0 I Fear I Won’t Be Included In Brazil’s 2026 World Cup Squad – Endrick https://www.theinfostride.com/i-fear-i-wont-be-included-in-brazils-2026-world-cup-squad-endrick/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-fear-i-wont-be-included-in-brazils-2026-world-cup-squad-endrick/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:10:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=406465 Real Madrid striker, Endrick has come out to drop a major hint on his future at the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is currently afraid of not being picked for Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad, and that is a worry [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-fear-i-wont-be-included-in-brazils-2026-world-cup-squad-endrick/feed/ 0 Pulisic Will Shine At The 2026 World Cup – Giroud https://www.theinfostride.com/pulisic-will-shine-at-the-2026-world-cup-giroud/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pulisic-will-shine-at-the-2026-world-cup-giroud/#respond Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:10:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386333 AC Milan striker, Olivier Giroud has come out to back Christian Pulisic to star at the 2026 World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the American midfielder had a scary last season in Italy, and they both formed an immediate understanding on [...]

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