World Cup 2026: Will Nauru, a tiny Pacific island, finally take up football?

Nauru, the world's smallest island nation located in the Pacific, holds the unique distinction of being the only country never to have played an official international football match, with the sport having virtually no presence there. Despite global excitement surrounding the recent World Cup — won by Spain — football activity on Nauru essentially ceased once the tournament ended. The BBC explores whether the 2026 World Cup could serve as a catalyst to finally bring organised football to the island, which currently has only one pitch.