Miami to host final phase of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027
Miami will host the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027™, which is due to take place from 27 to 31 January next year. The decision was announced at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday. It will be the second edition of the flagship tournament, which was held in London earlier […]
When will yellow cards reset at FIFA World Cup 2026?
With a record 48 teams set to take part in the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the expanded format has prompted a change to the tournament Regulations. Reflective of the extra knockout round, the FIFA Council confirmed on 28 April 2026 that single yellow cards in the final competition will be cancelled: Previously, single yellow cards […]
Draw dates confirmed for U-17 World Cup and U-17 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has confirmed that the official draws for the next editions of the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ will be held at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich on 21 May 2026. The news follows the success of the maiden annual edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, hosted in Qatar last year. The […]
The Brazil 2014 quiz
Every Wednesday, we’ll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as the 2026 edition in North America nears. This week, we’re testing your knowledge on Brazil 2014. Can you get top marks?
England icon Bright announces retirement
Millie Bright, who captained England during their run to the final at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, has announced her retirement from football with immediate effect. The 32-year-old centre-back made 88 appearances for England, helping her nation lift the UEFA Women’s EURO in 2022. Bright took over the armband from […]
Everything you need to know about the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026™
Forty-eight nations will compete for glory when the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ returns to Qatar in 2026. Find out key information about this year’s showpiece tournament below. When and where is the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026™? Dates The U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar from 19 November to 13 December 2026. Host […]
World Cup wonder goals: Boniek’s night beauty
43 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Zbigniew Boniek Poland v Belgium Spain 1982 | Group A Camp Nou, Barcelona Poland were desperate to finish top of Group 1. Sure, going into a second-stage section with Belgium and Soviet […]
43 days to go: A set-piece goal shower
Forty-three per cent of the goals scored at Russia 2018 emanated from set-pieces – the most ever registered at a World Cup. Twenty-two of the 79 efforts were penalties – another record for one edition of the tournament – while Russia’s Aleksandr Golovin, Serbia’s Aleksandar Kolarov, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Germany’s Toni Kroos, Uruguay’s Luis Suarez […]
Daddy Yankee and Shenseea join forces on World Cup album’s third single
Today, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album unveils its third single, Echo, ushering in the next chapter of its star-studded line-up. The high-energy track features a collaboration between Daddy Yankee and Shenseea, co-produced executive produced by multi-GRAMMY® Award-winner Tainy, the track samples Ibrahim Maalouf’s “Red & Black Light,” with additional production from Maalouf, Massari, […]
Luka Vuskovic: Croatia’s rising defensive star
As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaches, Croatia fans are rubbing their hands with glee at the emergence of a new defensive colossus: Luka Vuskovic. The 19-year-old centre-back, currently at Hamburg, has rapidly developed from a promising prospect into the real deal and is now one of the most sought-after young players in Europe. Praise […]