FIFA lists Nigeria, Italy, eight other nations eyeing return to 2030 World Cup
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.
Italy, four-time world champions, were also included after failing to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time, while eight other countries including neighbours Cameroon, Denmark, were identified as other established football nations aiming to revive their fortunes ahead of the 2030 tournament.
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.
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