FIFA begins 100-day countdown to 2026 W’Cup, mum on Nigeria-DR Congo verdict

Key Takeaways

• FIFA on Tuesday officially marked the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating the approaching tournament but offering no update on the pending disciplinary matter involving Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• In a message posted on its official X account, FIFA stated: FIFA on Tuesday officially marked the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating the approaching tournament but offering no update on the pending disciplinary matter involving Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.In a message posted on its official X account, FIFA stated: “The biggest-ever @FIFAWorldCup is just 100 days away!
• 11 June to 19 July.”The governing body described June 11, 2026, as “the opening scene to the greatest show in the world,” referencing the tournament’s opening fixture between Mexico and South Africa.However, despite the countdown celebrations, FIFA did not address the unresolved complaint filed by Nigeria against DR Congo over the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs.The controversy stems from Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo in the African playoff final in November 2025.