Historial en el Mundial
Nigeria (Super Eagles) has appeared at 6 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of R16 1994, 1998, 2014. Founded in 1945, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the CAF pool, coached by Bruno Labbadia.
- Participaciones6
- Títulos mundiales0
- Mejor resultadoR16 1994, 1998, 2014
- Director técnicoBruno Labbadia
- Fundada en1945
- FIFACAF
Jugadores estrella
- Victor Osimhen
- Ademola Lookman
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Alex Iwobi
- Stanley Nwabali
Camino al título
Dark horse — knockout-round threat. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Nigeria won the World Cup?
Nigeria has not won the World Cup. Best finish: R16 1994, 1998, 2014.
Who is the head coach of Nigeria?
Bruno Labbadia leads Nigeria into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Nigeria played in the World Cup?
Nigeria has appeared 6 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Nigeria's star players?
Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Stanley Nwabali.
What confederation does Nigeria represent?
Nigeria plays in the CAF confederation.
When does Nigeria play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Nigeria's nickname?
Super Eagles
Plan your Nigeria World Cup 2026 experience
Dark horse — knockout-round threat.
