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2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by robosky02(op): 1:28pm On Apr 01

2026 World Cup: 10 top countries that will not be at tournament

At least 10 countries which previously played at the World Cup, will not be part of the 2026 tournament.

From Africa, the notable absentees will be Cameroon and Nigeria.

The two West African nations both lost to Congo DR at the African play-offs, while the Leopards have become the 10th team from the continent to qualify.

Italy, Denmark and Poland are the top European countries that will miss out, after losing in their play-off finals.

Bosnia, Czech Republic and Sweden all took their spots instead.

The South American trio of Chile, Peru and Bolivia will watch the World Cup from home.

Bolivia came the closest to qualifying, but lost 2-1 to Iraq in the intercontinental play-off final.

China (Asia) and Costa Rica (North America) are two teams that will also not be at the tournament.

https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/01/2026-world-cup-10-top-countries-that-will-not-be-at-tournament/

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by robosky02(op): 1:39pm On Apr 01

Cameroon
Nigeria.
Italy,
Denmark
Poland
Chile,
Peru
Bolivia
China
Costa Rica

Like this now NFF has a big excuse to give...
That Italy has now missed 3 world cup in a row
Just like we now give iran war as the reason for fuel hike

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Alphafarms(m): 4:58am On Apr 02

Cameroon isn't in West Africa, op take note

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by bmd1010: 4:21pm On Apr 02

India ko dem no dey qualify ni

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Middlewealth: 4:22pm On Apr 02

Front page here I come ooooo

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by ClintonEmex: 4:22pm On Apr 02

Nigeria and Italy are facing the same thing; bad administration. But the difference is that the Italian football administrators are resigning and overhauling their football team for growth and improvement, while the Nigerian corrupt and greedy administrators will want to keep on spoiling the national team for their selfish interest.

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Nwaikpe: 4:23pm On Apr 02

Expect Netherlands at the Semi Finals

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by omoredia: 4:23pm On Apr 02

Nigeria is top as how? In terms of terrorism or what?

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Phabulous4(m): 4:24pm On Apr 02

For the love of the game!! I hope they grant Croatia automatic qualification, and full sponsorship for Croatia fanbase. grin

robosky02:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/01/2026-world-cup-10-top-countries-that-will-not-be-at-tournament/

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by streetsoldier1(m): 4:25pm On Apr 02

bmd1010:
India ko dem no dey qualify ni

Since india beat Nigeria 100-1 when we were in primary school, fifa say make dem no come again

So that ball will not turn to [/b]lion[b]
Even segun odegbami that scored that one goal for Nigeria, him leg bend cos the ball turned to stone.... Shey u no year the story ni

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Emekadollars(m): 4:26pm On Apr 02

It's shocking to see Italy miss the WC.
Those people are very good in penalty kicks.

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by bmd1010: 4:26pm On Apr 02

streetsoldier1:
Since india beat Nigeria 100-1 when we were in primary school, fifa say make dem no come again

So that ball will not turn to [/b]lion[b]
Even segun odegbami that scored that one goal for Nigeria, him leg bend cos the ball turned to stone.... Shey u no year the story ni

lol that na tales by moonlight never happened

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by OlujobaSamuel: 4:27pm On Apr 02

bmd1010:
India ko dem no dey qualify ni

Dem no want make dem win 99-1

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by SixSeven: 4:27pm On Apr 02

I want a 4 nation tournament with
Nigeria
Cameroon
Italy
and Burkina Faso in it.

I want to tell Gattuso something 🤡😁

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7573461173627145492

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by EmmyMaestro(m): 4:27pm On Apr 02

They will watch it at home

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by pek(m): 4:28pm On Apr 02

Cameron is in Central Africa and not west Africa

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by shadrach77: 4:28pm On Apr 02

Only Nigeria and Italy are top countries on that list

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by OlujobaSamuel: 4:28pm On Apr 02

Emekadollars:
It's shocking to see Italy miss the WC.

Nothing shocking
3rd in a roll
Their league is not really doing well in champions league sef

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by IbileIfe: 4:28pm On Apr 02

bmd1010:
India ko dem no dey qualify ni

Spirits in human form are not allowed.
Goalkeeper with six hands grin

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by IgOga(m): 4:28pm On Apr 02

bmd1010:
India ko dem no dey qualify ni

You want to see 99-1? grin

Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by themanderon: 4:28pm On Apr 02

Stop calling Nigeria a top country. The last time we could be regarded as such was at USA 94 and then maybe France 98. Ever since then it has been downhill all the way for Nigeria.

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Mariangeles(f): 4:28pm On Apr 02*

SixSeven:
I want a 4 nation tournament with
Nigeria
Cameroon
Italy
and Burkina Faso in it.

I want to tell Gattuso something 🤡😁

You mean like losers' tournament? That could work. grin

Imagine Nigeria losing in losers' tournament...now, that'll be tragic! 🤣

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Kobicove(m): 4:29pm On Apr 02

Alphafarms:
Cameroon isn't in West Africa, op take note

If Cameroon is not in West Africa, where is it?! :-

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by OlujobaSamuel: 4:29pm On Apr 02

omoredia:
Nigeria is top as how? In terms of terrorism or what?

Nigeria is a top nation in football, we no rig am, we qualified by record, so leave us to enjoy our pride for that side

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Arostar2023: 4:29pm On Apr 02

No be lie oO...I have never seen India and football in same sentence before. Except in the legendary Naija vs India match grin

. For a country with that many people, I expect them to have some representations at world football...

streetsoldier1:
Since india beat Nigeria 100-1 when we were in primary school, fifa say make dem no come again

So that ball will not turn to [/b]lion[b]
Even segun odegbami that scored that one goal for Nigeria, him leg bend cos the ball turned to stone.... Shey u no year the story ni

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by themanderon: 4:30pm On Apr 02

Kobicove:
If Cameroon is not in West Africa, where is it?! :-

It's a central African country.

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by Kobicove(m): 4:30pm On Apr 02

IgOga:
You want to see 99-1?

That thing is actually a fable, it never happened grin

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Re: 2026 World Cup: 10 Top Countries That Will Not Be At Tournament by SmartPolician: 4:31pm On Apr 02*

The most shocking names on the list are Cameroon and Italy! As for Nigeria, going to the World Cup is useless because they never exceed the Round of 16!

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