Team History

Nigeria World Cup History

6 appearances from 1994 to 2018. Best finish: Round of 16 (1994).

Historical Summary

Nigeria has appeared in 6 World Cups in CupIntel data, playing 21 matches with 6 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses. The record includes 23 goals for and 29 against, a best finish of Round of 16, and tournament entries from 1994 through 2018.

Appearances

Matches

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals For

-6

Goal Diff

Titles

Tournament Results

Year	Host	Result	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1994	United States	Round of 16	4	2	1	1	7	3	+4
1998	France	Round of 16	4	2	0	2	6	9	-3
2002	South Korea / Japan	Group stage	3	0	1	2	1	3	-2
2010	South Africa	Group stage	3	0	1	2	3	5	-2
2014	Brazil	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	3	5	-2
2018	Russia	Group stage	3	1	0	2	3	4	-1

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