What group is Nigeria in at the 2026 World Cup?

Nigeria are in Group E alongside Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Germany, Curaçao.

Who is the head coach of Nigeria?

The head coach of Nigeria is Finidi George.

What is Nigeria's best World Cup finish?

Nigeria's best result is Round of 16, with 6 total appearances.

CAF NGA

Nigeria

FIFA RANKING

#28

GROUP

APPEARANCES

TITLES

BEST FINISH

Round of 16 (2014)

CONFEDERATION

CAF

MATCHES

Nigeria (NGA) have been drawn in Group E for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Germany, Curaçao. Head coach Finidi George leads the squad. Ranked #28 by FIFA, the team have made 6 World Cup appearance(s).

HEAD COACH

Finidi George

Finidi George (born 15 April 1971) is a Nigerian professional football coach and former player who played as a winger. He is the current head coach of Nigerian Professional Football League club Rivers United. Finidi was a member of the Nigeria team during the 1990s, appearing in two World Cups.

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Led Nigeria to 2026 World Cup qualification
Eredivisie experience (as player and assistant)

MATCHES

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SQUAD

Squad Not Yet Announced

The final 26-player squad will be submitted to FIFA by June 1. This page will be updated then.

GROUP STANDINGS — Group E

E Group E

4 TEAMS

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	CIV	0	0	0
2	ECU	0	0	0
3	GER	0	0	0
4	CUW	0	0	0

GROUP RIVALS — Group E

FAQ

What group is Nigeria in at the 2026 World Cup?: Nigeria are in Group E alongside Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Germany, Curaçao.
Who is the head coach of Nigeria?: The head coach of Nigeria is Finidi George.
What is Nigeria's best World Cup finish?: Nigeria's best result is Round of 16, with 6 total appearances.