Côte d’Ivoire and Pakistan hit eight
Pakistan kicked off the first matchday of the women’s FIFA Series 2026™ in style with a comprehensive victory over Turks and Caicos Islands at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. Later in the day, hosts Côte d’Ivoire had an equally convincing triumph over Mauritania. On Sunday, Mauritania meet Pakistan while Turks and Caicos Islands line up […]
Buchanan: I’m really excited to be back
The women’s FIFA Series 2026™ offers Canada a welcome opportunity to travel to Brazil ahead of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and experience the conditions of playing in the host country. The three-game series in Cuiaba against hosts Brazil, Korea Republic and Zambia will also herald the long-awaited return of veteran defender Kadeisha Buchanan, who […]
Shin: FIFA Series will test Korea Republic
“Women’s football is going through a difficult period, but in some ways, it feels like we’re working from a blank canvas.” That was how Shin Sangwoo described the rebuilding process when he was appointed head coach of Korea Republic in October 2024. Sixteen months on, he believes the team has completed around 70 per cent […]
Natipong: FIFA Series a great opportunity for Thailand
Ahead of his debut as head coach at the women’s FIFA Series 2026™, Thailand legend Natipong Sritong-In spoke exclusively to FIFA about his transition into the role, his tactical philosophy and his ambition to revive the Chaba Kaew. Thailand will host the inaugural women’s FIFA Series in Ratchaburi from 12–15 April, where they will face […]
62 days to go: A London shot shower
A staggering 62 shots were registered in the 1966 World Cup final – comfortably a record for the fixture. Amazingly, England and West Germany registered 31 apiece in a Wembley Stadium thriller. The last, taken with nine seconds remaining in the second half of extra time, resulted in Geoff Hurst becoming the first man to […]
Bussaglia’s epic journey from grassroots to greatness
While Marinette Pichon blazed a trail in the French women’s game and Wendie Renard embodies the rewards brought by its professionalisation, Elise Bussaglia epitomises the transition that occurred between those stages better than anyone. The Sedan-born ace is the third most-capped player in the history of the French women’s national team, with 192 appearances to […]
World Cup wonder goals: Prince Poldi’s palatial pearl
62 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Lukas Podolski Germany v England South Africa 2010 | Last 16 Free State Stadium | Bloemfontein “The way England played left them so open,” said Joachim Low post-game. “The gameplan was to […]
26 Superstars: Luka Modric
The evergreen Luka Modric is ready to lead Croatia again on the biggest stage of all: the FIFA World Cup™. Thanks in no small part to his inspirational leadership and undoubted quality, the Vatreni claimed top-four places at both of the last two editions, finishing as runners-up in 2018 and third in 2022. Now a […]
Vinicius Jr: Ancelotti brings out our Brazilian flair
Vinicius Jr is no stranger to the FIFA World Cup™. However, things couldn’t be more different this time around. He had only just earned his place in a Seleção side that were among the favourites at Qatar 2022. Four years on, he arrives at the global showpiece as one of the game’s biggest stars, as […]
Imade: I bring something different to Spain
Life has not been easy for Edna Imade since day one, though naturally enough, she has no recollection of the earliest struggles. After her mother gave birth to Edna and her twin brother Paul in Morocco, their odyssey from Nigeria continued on to Spain, settling in Andalusia when the babies were just three months old. Imade’s […]