Shocking Absentees From the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup Football is about to start and despite increasing the number of participants to 48, several popular football nations missed to quality for the arena. Following are the list of country to miss world cup football 2026.

1)  Italy

The biggest absence heading into the 2026 World Cup is once again giant Italy. The four-time world champions will miss the tournament for a third consecutive edition i.e (2018, 2022 and 2026). Italy is a nation that won trophy at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany beating France on penalty shootout.

Italy struggled during qualifying stage and was second and only secured 18 points behind Erling Haaland ‘s team Norway 24 points. However, during playoff match they failed against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Italy’s absence remains one of the most painful storylines in international football.

2)  Poland

Another biggest absence heading into the 2026 World Cup is Poland. They also struggled in qualifying stage was second and only secured 17 points behind Netherlands who secured 20 points. However, during playoff match they also failed against Sweden. 

Nations That Could Win Their FIRST FIFA World Cup in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Football may finally produce a brand new champion. Total following eight countries have won the FIFA World Cup.

a)                Brazil= 5

b)                Germany= 4

c)                Italy= 4

d)                Argentina=3

e)                Uruguay= 2

f)                 France= 2

g)                England= 1

h)                Spain= 1

However, several countries have now golden generations capable to create history by winning the trophy for the first time ever. Today, we have presented some countries who could win first ever world cup or who could lift 23^rd edition of world cup football.

1)      Portugal

Background: Portugal has never won a FIFA World Cup Football despite producing legendary players like Luis Figo, Deco, Eusébio, Rui Costa, Pauleta, Helder Postiga and Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Why Portugal can win

• Cristiano Ronaldo’s last world cup
• Elite attacking depth
• Experienced stars mixed with young talent
• Strong defense and tactical flexibility
• Tournament experience from Euro victories.

Players Who Could Create History

• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Bruno Fernandes
• Rafael Leão
• João Neves

Players to watch

• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Bruno Fernandes
• Vitinha
• Nuno Mendes
• Bernardo Silva
• João Neves

If Portugal wins, Ronaldo’s career would gain the only trophy missing from his legacy.

Region wise participation

 in the world cup 2026, we have presented the team from each region/continent and also presented strongest team.  

Group Division - World Cup Football 2026

 World Cup Football 2026 is about to kick off and today we are presenting list of group and probable winner, runner up and third place winner of group stage who could progress to next stage. 

World Cup Football 2026

Football fans, get ready!

Knock knock!!!!! The 2026 World Cup Football is the biggest tournament ever due to participation of more teams, matches and excitement. This time FIFA increases the number of participants from 32 to 48.
Host Nation:

America

Canada

Mexico

Total team: 48 teams will play in the World Cup

First Match: 11 June 2026

Final Match: 19 July 2026

Format:

For the first time:

• 48 teams will play in the World Cup
• Teams will be divided into 12 groups
• Each group will have 4 teams
• Every team plays 3 matches

This means more countries, more surprises, and more football fun.

Portugal and Ronaldo won Nations League 2024-25

 Portugal claimed their second UEFA Nations League title with a dramatic 5–3 penalty shootout victory over Spain,. The regular and extra time ended in a 2–2 draw and it was l held at the Allianz Arena in Munich on 8 June 2025. 

The final match between Portugal and Spain was competitive and in the beginning it was  Martin Zubimendi who scored a opening goal for Spain on 21 minute. After conceding a goal, Portugal played very well and leveled score on 26 minute through Nuno Mendes. 

Nuno Mendes was a player who changed the whole match and it was him who handled Yamal in the whole match.  Spain again took a lead on 45 minute through Mikel Overzabal before half time. 

In the second half, Portugal started a match in a good  note and pressed hard against Spain. After their hard work they leveled for the second time on 61 minute and it was Cristiano Ronaldo who helped Portugal to level the goal.  The regular time ended in 2-2 draw and extra minute also ended in draw.

Portugal converted all five penalties:

1. Gonçalo Ramos

2. Vitinha

3. Bruno Fernandes

4. Nuno Mendes

5. Rúben Neves—his goal secured the 5–3 win after Álvaro Morata missed/spared by Diogo Costa

PSG won Champions League beating Inter Milan

 Paris Saint‑Germain defeated Inter Milan 5–0 in the Champions League final on May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. It was PSG’s first-ever Champions League title, and the 5-0 margin—the largest ever in a final—gave them a memorable double record-breaking accomplishment.

Achraf Hakimi  scored a first goal for PSG on 12 minute, on 20 and 63 minute Desire Doue added scored goals. To secure their win Kvarakshelia and Sennu Mayulu scored a piece goal on 73 and 86 minute respectively. 

This is the first time PSG won the Champions League. 

Details: 

Champions: Paris Saint Germain

Runner Up: Inter Milan

Top Scorers: Serhou Guirassy( Borussia Dortmund), Raphinha ( Barcelona)- 13 Goals each

Best Player: Ousmane Dembele(PSG)

Best Young Player: Desire Doue( PSG). 

List of all time goal scorer of UEFA Champions League

League Legends: Top scoring all the time

The UEFA Champions League, Europe's foremost club competition, is a platform for a long time when football's biggest strikers make their mark. Over the years, some of the biggest names of the game have dazzled fans with their goal scoring Provu. The list is the top Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored incredible 140 goals in mantras with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. His frequent talent, especially with Madrid, has strengthened his legacy as the top scorer on the top scorer.

List of top goal scorer of UEFA Champions League all time: 

UEFA Champions League 2025: Shocking Twists Lead to Unexpected Final

Like other tournaments, the 2025 installment of the UEFA Champions League coming off the heels of a new format is filled with surprises. Initially, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, and Manchester City were considered to be the heavily favored . But shockingly, all four of them—Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City—failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

List of Nepali football tournaments

 Nepali football is struggling and is facing challenges in terms of professionalism, local tournaments, league systems, prize distribution, individual awards. A decades ago , there used to be a lot of local tournament including regular A Division  league.  Following are the local tournaments: 

SN	Name of local tournament
1	Buddha Subha Gold Cup
2	Tilotama Gold Cup
3	Aaha Rara Gold Cup
4	Simara Gold Cup
5	Tribhuwan Challenge Cup
6	Kings Cup
7	Ncell Cup
8	Khukhuri  Gold Cup
9	Shahid Bhim Narayan Gold Cup
10	Mai Valley Gold Cup
11	Jhapa Gold Cup
12	Birat Gold Cup
13	Itahari Gold Cup
14	Udayapur Gold Cup
15	Hetauda Gold Cup
16	Bhadrapur Gold Cup
17	ANFA Cup
18	KP Oli Cup
19	Khaptad Gold Cup
20	Mahendra Gold Cup
21	Dipendra Gold Cup

We request all our visitors to add the name of tournaments that we missed to mentioned in above list.