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Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by KLEINBASS: 2:45pm On Jun 25
Ewedegubbler:
Come 30th. we will remove all SA strippers from the clubs and all the SA prostitutes hiding in hotels and guest houses allover Nigera.
South Africans dnt go to s**tholes to be parasites, we travel legally and to contribute not to be social and economic burden like you.

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by morpheus24: 2:49pm On Jun 25
KLEINBASS:
South Africans dnt go to s**tholes to be parasites, we travel legally and to contribute not to be social and economic burden like you.
The special 'Africans" are the only ones who contribute to other societies.

Shame!
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Holluwhakemmy(f): 2:58pm On Jun 25
ceejay80s:
why U put up these evil South African on our front page?
are U sure U are a Nigerian?
calm down 😆 🤣 😂 😹
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by bewla(m): 5:35pm On Jun 25
femi4:
I don't see them going past Canada on Sunday

First KO for both teams but Canada with home advantage should move to R16

SA have tried...they can go back to their jobs on Monday
They don't work on Monday till Tuesday

Sundays shayo and hang over
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by ceejay80s(m): 6:43pm On Jun 25
Holluwhakemmy:
calm down 😆 🤣 😂 😹
no!!!!!
I can't calm down,
if vex, I fit break my 55imch tv and nothing will happen
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Holluwhakemmy(f): 7:40pm On Jun 25
ceejay80s:
no!!!!!
I can't calm down,
if vex, I fit break my 55imch tv and nothing will happen
pleased don't break it because of those people think of the money you used in buying it
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 10:10am On Jun 26
HISTORY MADE! Côte d'Ivoire Reach The World Cup Knockout Stage For The First Time Ever

The Elephants have done it!

Côte d'Ivoire have officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Curaçao.

Pepe was the hero of the night, scoring both goals to send the Ivorians into the Round of 32 and write a new chapter in the country's football history.

Despite producing legendary players over the years, including Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré, Kolo Touré and Gervinho, Côte d'Ivoire had never progressed beyond the group stage of a FIFA World Cup.

That has now changed.

Congratulations to the players, coaching crew and millions of Ivorian fans around the world on this historic achievement.



African Teams Qualified For The Round Of 32
1. Morocco
2. South Africa
3. Côte d'Ivoire

Three African nations are already through, and the continent will be hoping for an even deeper run in this World Cup.

Africa is making history.

Can any of these teams become the first African nation to reach a World Cup final?

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 10:46am On Jun 26
Matchday 15 ✔️

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 10:47am On Jun 26
Matchday 15 ✔️ cont'd

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Hemanwel(m): 10:58am On Jun 26
dahmie2013:
Exactly, Seun & his moderators should remove this garbage. Who cares if they win or lose. We shouldn't be doing this. Isn't it bad enough we've endured so much humiliation from them? Why celebrate them?
I have objected to this same thing a couple of times. It seems like Seun and his mods are not perturbed by the disturbing news of South Africans beating, killing, looting, and chasing other black Africans out of SA - including Nigerians. That's why they keep promoting and supporting South Africa here on Nairaland.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Hemanwel(m): 11:01am On Jun 26
OP, at the end of the first round, kindly give us a list of how the RO32 will look.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by frog12: 11:12am On Jun 26
the best africa team. senegal is still asleep grin
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by QuinQQ: 11:19am On Jun 26
Odewaleadesoye:
HISTORY MADE! Côte d'Ivoire Reach The World Cup Knockout Stage For The First Time Ever

The Elephants have done it!

Côte d'Ivoire have officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Curaçao.

Pepe was the hero of the night, scoring both goals to send the Ivorians into the Round of 32 and write a new chapter in the country's football history.

Despite producing legendary players over the years, including Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré, Kolo Touré and Gervinho, Côte d'Ivoire had never progressed beyond the group stage of a FIFA World Cup.

That has now changed.

Congratulations to the players, coaching crew and millions of Ivorian fans around the world on this historic achievement.



African Teams Qualified For The Round Of 32
1. Morocco
2. South Africa
3. Côte d'Ivoire

Three African nations are already through, and the continent will be hoping for an even deeper run in this World Cup.

Africa is making history.

Can any of these teams become the first African nation to reach a World Cup final?
I predict, the team that will win the world cup is a team that qualified at third place in group stage
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Lanretoye(m): 11:20am On Jun 26
Holluwhakemmy:
pleased don't break it because of those people think of the money you used in buying it
is it to ur money that he used to buy it,let him break it
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by OgwuEgo: 11:26am On Jun 26
What are you doing on a Nigerian website?
KLEINBASS:
South Africans dnt go to s**tholes to be parasites, we travel legally and to contribute not to be social and economic burden like you.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by OgwuEgo: 11:27am On Jun 26
You cannot
ceejay80s:
no!!!!!
I can't calm down,
if vex, I fit break my 55imch tv and nothing will happen
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Holluwhakemmy(f): 11:31am On Jun 26
Lanretoye:
is it to ur money that he used to buy it,let him break it
Those who work hard and no the value of money doesn't reason like this.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by btoks: 11:32am On Jun 26
Odewaleadesoye:
HISTORY MADE! Côte d'Ivoire Reach The World Cup Knockout Stage For The First Time Ever

The Elephants have done it!

Côte d'Ivoire have officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Curaçao.

Pepe was the hero of the night, scoring both goals to send the Ivorians into the Round of 32 and write a new chapter in the country's football history.

Despite producing legendary players over the years, including Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré, Kolo Touré and Gervinho, Côte d'Ivoire had never progressed beyond the group stage of a FIFA World Cup.

That has now changed.

Congratulations to the players, coaching crew and millions of Ivorian fans around the world on this historic achievement.



African Teams Qualified For The Round Of 32
1. Morocco
2. South Africa
3. Côte d'Ivoire

Three African nations are already through, and the continent will be hoping for an even deeper run in this World Cup.

Africa is making history.

Can any of these teams become the first African nation to reach a World Cup final?
What are the chances of getting at least 5 African teams in the last 32 so we can be taken more serious?!. The way I see it, we've had at least 5 African teams in the last few world cups at the 32 teams group stage.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Chucks13: 11:32am On Jun 26
Hemanwel:
I have objected to this same thing a couple of times. It seems like Seun and his mods are not perturbed by the disturbing news of South Africans beating, killing, looting, and chasing other black Africans out of SA - including Nigerians. That's why they keep promoting and supporting South Africa here on Nairaland.
Don't you know 95% of regular Nairaland are arch-enemy of Nigeria?

Take your time to do 3 days follow up on any good news about Nigeria the post and the comment won't pass 1 page but let the bad news comes up the topic will attract 10 to 15 pages to tell you we are dealing with Nigeria enemy [/b]inside Nigeria.

So don't be surprise and this is why I alway refers to them as foreigners in Nigeria soul claiming Nigerians.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Belurved1(m): 11:34am On Jun 26
African football has improved significantly in recent years. Teams now play with better organization and stronger teamwork, rather than relying only on individual stars playing in Europe. The introduction of VAR has also made the game fairer by reducing officiating errors, creating a more level playing field than in the past.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Mirasteel: 12:29pm On Jun 26
Odewaleadesoye:
HISTORY MADE! Côte d'Ivoire Reach The World Cup Knockout Stage For The First Time Ever

The Elephants have done it!

Côte d'Ivoire have officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Curaçao.[/b]A big congratulations to Ivory coast.

Pepe was the hero of the night, scoring both goals to send the Ivorians into the Round of 32 and write a new chapter in the country's football history.

[b]Despite producing legendary players over the years, including Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré, Kolo Touré and Gervinho, Côte d'Ivoire had never progressed beyond the group stage of a FIFA World Cup.


That has now changed.

Congratulations to the players, coaching crew and millions of Ivorian fans around the world on this historic achievement.



African Teams Qualified For The Round Of 32
1. Morocco
2. South Africa
3. Côte d'Ivoire

Three African nations are already through, and the continent will be hoping for an even deeper run in this World Cup.

Africa is making history.

Can any of these teams become the first African nation to reach a World Cup final?
A big congratulations to ivory coast.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Fantastic001: 12:53pm On Jun 26
KLEINBASS:
South Africans dnt go to s**tholes to be parasites, we travel legally and to contribute not to be social and economic burden like you.
So what are you doing on a Nigerian forum, even when it is clear to you that you're not needed here??!
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Apcshit: 12:54pm On Jun 26
geoworldedu:
DRC can qualify with a draw in their last match. They ain't coming home yet.
Draw? Do you even know what you are saying? Draw will make them have just 2 points.They nerd a win
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Apcshit: 12:56pm On Jun 26
geoworldedu:
DRC can qualify with a draw in their last match. They ain't coming home yet.
Draw? Do you even know what you are saying? Draw will make them have just 2 points.They nerd a win
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by geoworldedu: 1:30pm On Jun 26
Apcshit:
Draw? Do you even know what you are saying? Draw will make them have just 2 points.They nerd a win
sorry it was a mistake. I mistook them for Ivory Coast.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by scoresight: 1:56pm On Jun 26
Group stage is basically done, so let's talk about what just happened for Africa — because it's historic, not hype.

The headline: South Africa have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the FIRST TIME EVER. They lost the opener to Mexico, dug out a 1-1 with Czechia, then beat South Korea 1-0 when it mattered. A nation that had never won a knockout spot is in the last 32. That's a generational moment.

And they're not alone:
- Morocco topped a group with Brazil in it — 1-1 with the Seleção, 1-0 past Scotland, then 4-2 over Haiti. Same fearless, organised side from 2022.
- Egypt look the real deal: 1-1 with Belgium and a 3-1 win over New Zealand. Salah finally has his World Cup moment.
- Ghana held England 0-0 and beat Panama. Quietly efficient.
- Cape Verde — half a million people — drew with BOTH Spain (0-0) and Uruguay (2-2). Let that sink in.
- Ivory Coast got the job done 2-1 against Curaçao.

But let's keep it honest, because that's the only way these takes mean anything:
- Tunisia were brutal to watch — out with zero points, conceding 12 (1-5 Sweden, 0-4 Japan, 1-3 Netherlands).
- Senegal flattered to deceive: beaten by France AND Norway.
- Algeria split it — outclassed by Argentina but saw off Jordan.

The pattern in the success stories is the same one we saw in 2022: the organised African sides don't try to out-talent anyone. They defend in a block, stay compact, and strike on the transition. In a 48-team format where the margins are thinner, that discipline travels.

So the real question for the last 32: which of these African sides is actually built to WIN a knockout tie, not just reach one? Morocco look it. South Africa are playing with house money. Who's your pick to go deepest?
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by blackpanda: 2:16pm On Jun 26
KLEINBASS:
South Africans dnt go to s**tholes to be parasites, we travel legally and to contribute not to be social and economic burden like you.
FAKE NEWS
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op):
Big fixtures. Big performances needed 👀

Friday, June 26
Toronto: Group I: Senegal v Iraq (1900 GMT)
Foxborough/Boston: Group I: Norway v France (1900 GMT)
Guadalajara: Group H: Uruguay v Spain (0000 GMT)
Houston: Group H: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia (0000 GMT)
Vancouver: Group G: New Zealand v Belgium (0300 GMT Saturday)
Seattle: Group G: Egypt v Iran (0300 GMT Saturday)

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Hemanwel(m): 5:16pm On Jun 26
OP, knock out get levels oh! Round of 32 is different from round of 16. Until South Africa and Ivory Coast qualify for RO16, they still haven't achieved our feat.
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Samueltemi337(m): 5:19pm On Jun 26
Hemanwel:
OP, knock out get levels oh! Round of 32 is different from round of 16. Until South Africa and Ivory Coast qualify for RO16, they still haven't achieved our feat.
Thank you
Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Odewaleadesoye(op): 6:25pm On Jun 26
Big fixtures. Big performances needed Cont'd👀

Friday, June 26
Toronto: Group I: Senegal v Iraq (1900 GMT)
Foxborough/Boston: Group I: Norway v France (1900 GMT)
Guadalajara: Group H: Uruguay v Spain (0000 GMT)
Houston: Group H: Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia (0000 GMT)
Vancouver: Group G: New Zealand v Belgium (0300 GMT Saturday)
Seattle: Group G: Egypt v Iran (0300 GMT Saturday)

Re: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Thread by Deffi(m): 7:57pm On Jun 26
Maj196:
They might qualify oo, but they are still going home
.....to fix their country angry
cool
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