Nigeria brings CAF flair and intensity to the 2026 World Cup. Watch out for Victor Osimhen (FW, Napoli) โ one of the most dangerous players in their group. As one of 48 nations competing on the biggest stage in sports, they're here to prove a point.
โฝ Formation: 4-2-3-1
ATTACKING โฒ
FW
Osimhen
MF
Iwobi
MF
Ndidi
MF
MF
DF
DF
DF
DF
GK
GK
GK
GK
GK
GK
GK
GK
MF
MF
DEFENDING โผ
๐ Key Players
| Player | Pos | โฝ | ๐ฏ | ๐ซ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen Napoli | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Alex Iwobi Fulham | MF | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi Nottingham Forest | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Wilfred Ndidi Leicester City | MF | 2 | 5 | 10 |
๐ก Did You Know?
โก Fun Fact
Nigeria enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked #38 in the world, placed in Group G alongside three other competitive nations.
โก Fun Fact
Nigeria is coached by Finidi George, who has shaped the squad's style and selection heading into this tournament.
โก Fun Fact
Nigeria represents the CAF confederation โ one of six regional bodies that govern world soccer under FIFA.
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Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ โ FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Guide's Matches