By Ayobami Okerinde
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been named alongside former champions Italy and eight other countries expected to push for qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after missing the recently concluded 2026 tournament.
In a statement published on Thursday, FIFA highlighted 10 nations with World Cup histories that will be determined to return to football’s biggest stage at the centenary edition of the tournament in 2030.
The world football governing body listed Nigeria, Italy, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Cameroon, Chile, Peru and Costa Rica as teams hoping to end their recent World Cup disappointments and secure places at the next global showpiece.
Nigeria, who have reached the Round of 16 in three of their six World Cup appearances, have now missed the last two editions after falling short in the qualification campaign for the 2026 tournament.
