Super Eagles Lose Over ₦1bn as FIFA Unveils Record 2026 World Cup Funding
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have missed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing out on a record prize package worth over one billion naira. At a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver, officials confirmed a 15% rise in total funding for the expanded 48-nation tournament. Qualified teams will share $871 million, with a $10 million qualification bonus, $2.5 million in preparation grants and over $16 million for logistics and ticketing support. None of these incentives will reach Nigeria after the Super Eagles’ defeat to DR Congo ended their campaign. This marks a second consecutive World Cup absence following the 2022 qualifying miss. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasised that the funding increase reflects the organisation’s strongest financial position ever and its commitment to global football development.
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