World Cup wonder goals: Edmilson scissors a starting spot
56 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Edmilson Costa Rica v Brazil Korea/Japan 2002 | Group C Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon “Why not?” figured Edmilson as he saw Junior’s cross deflect up in the air behind him. “I’d […]
56 days to go: Scandinavian success
Scandinavian sides impressively accumulated 56 points in the group stages of the last 10 World Cups. Denmark, Sweden and Norway registered 26, 21 and nine points respectively. The three nations, during that period, reached the knockout phase nine times in 13 participations. ‘Danish Dynamite’ began the success at Mexico 1986. Soren Lerby, Michael Laudrup, Jesper […]
New Zealand secure Women’s World Cup berth
Three years after they departed the co-hosted previous edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Dunedin, New Zealand have secured their return to the global stage with a narrow win over Papua New Guinea in Auckland. Katie Kitching’s second half strike set up a win that sends the Football Ferns to a sixth consecutive […]
Kerr inspires Australia as Thailand triumph
Australia and Thailand continued their fine form in the Women’s FIFA Series 2026™ by defeating Kenya and Congo DR respectively to secure title triumphs. Elsewhere, Indonesia downed New Caledonia while India beat Malawi to seal third-place finishes. FIFA Series Thailand Indonesia goals: Emily Nahon (19), Sheva Furyzcha (28, 53) Claudia Scheunemann (59) New Caledonia goals: […]
The South Africa 2010 quiz
Every Wednesday, we’ll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as we motor towards the 2026 edition in North America. This week, we’re testing your knowledge on the 2010 tournament. Can you get top marks?
Colombia and Argentina kick clear
The battle for CONMEBOL qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is turning out to be as tense and tightly fought as was expected heading into the campaign. After the completion of the sixth matchday, Argentina and Colombia have opened up a five-point gap on the chasing pack in the race for the region’s two […]
Non-USA players set for American homecoming
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will serve as a momentous occasion for the USA players who will be competing in front of family and friends on home soil. But they will not be the only ones at the global finals who will be enjoying an American homecoming. Eight other World Cup 2026 countries could boast […]
World Cup wonder goals: Bobby belting the ball
57 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Bobby Charlton England v Mexico England 1966 | Group 1 Wembley Stadium, London The weather was pleasant in ‘The Big Smoke’. England’s display was dull. A limp 0-0 draw with Uruguay in […]
57 days to go: Three-nil wins
Fifty-seven 3-0 scores have occurred in the World Cup. The most in one edition was six at France 1998: France 3-0 South Africa, Brazil 3-0 Morocco, Italy 3-0 Cameroon, Scotland 0-3 Morocco, Germany 0-3 Croatia and Brazil 0-3 France. The latter remains the only 3-0 in a final. Italy had been close to one at […]
Gilles proves head master for Canada
Canada continued their fine form in the women’s FIFA Series 2026™ by defeating Korea Republic for a second successive victory in Cuiaba, Brazil. Later today, hosts Brazil take on African opponents Zambia. Canada goals: Evelyne Viens (23), Vanessa Gilles (50, 70) Korea Republic goal: Kim Shinji (29) Vanessa Gilles scored two second-half headers to guide Canada […]