Peoples Gazette profiled 15 players of Nigerian heritage who are representing other nations at the tournament in North America.
Debutants Cape Verde remain unbeaten at the World Cup after holding two-time champions Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in their second Group H match at the Miami Stadium late Sunday.
Egypt made history by securing their first-ever match win at the 2026 edition co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain 10 minutes into the match,
Koné sustained a leg injury during Canada’s Group B match against Qatar on Thursday.
Japan’s Daichi Kamada opened the scoring in the fourth and 31st minutes, while Ayase Ueda made it two before half-time.
Cote d’Ivoire are second with three points.
The Netherlands now lead group F with four points, one point ahead of second-placed Sweden.
Ms Evora was granted a visa on Thursday. She arrived at the Miami International Airport on Friday evening, and welcomed by members of staff wearing FIFA accreditation.
Iran will face Belgium on Sunday.
