Burkina Faso and Uganda drench Africa in pride
Uganda and Burkina Faso produced the standout results of the day, as the World Cup first-timers got past Senegal before Oscar Barro’s side downed reigning champions Germany to secure spots in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ last 16. England, Italy and Japan joined the African duo with comfortable wins, while Korea DPR edged […]
Aloisi: We knew it was our time
Not a single day goes by when John Aloisi doesn’t get stopped and asked about that night, November 16, 2005. Sometimes the older ones just want to talk or pose for pictures, sometimes the younger ones get stopped by their parents and shown clips of the man they’re talking to. Some recall the happiness it […]
South Africa floor fractured France
France 1-2 South Africa South Africa 2010 | Group stage Free State Stadium, Mangaung/Bloemfontein Attendance: 39,415 France goal: Malouda (70) South Africa goals: Khumalo (20), Mphela (37) Teams Coach: Raymond Domenech Starting XI: Hugo Lloris; Bacary Sagna, Sebastien Squillaci, William Gallas, Gael Clichy; Abou Diaby, Alou Diarra; Andre-Pierre Gignac, Yoann Gourcuff, Franck Ribery; Djibril Cisse […]
Round of 16 line-up set at U-17 World Cup
Sixteen teams remain in the hunt for global glory at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™. The first knockout round stage provided some incredible games, and yet more blockbuster battles are primed to unfold. View the full Round of 16 line-up below. All matches will take place on Tuesday, 18 November (kick-offs are in […]
Austria , Spain and Swiss inch closer as Belgium are thwarted
Spain, Switzerland and Austria took major steps towards qualification as Belgium missed a shot at sealing their place with a game to spare as Europe’s FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers edge towards a conclusion. Elsewhere, Türkiye secured at least a play-off spot, as did Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo, while Wales boosted their chances of doing likewise. […]
Curaçao, Panama and Suriname win as Jamaica held
Suriname thrilled fans in Paramaribo with a massive Group A victory over El Salvador on Matchday 5 of the third round of Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Panama also kept pace by extinguishing Guatemala’s hopes in a back-and-forth affair. Meanwhile, Curaçao flexed their scoring muscles in a commanding win at Bermuda, and […]
Dreyer: There is everything to play for against Scotland
Anders Dreyer only had a brief experience of playing in Scotland but it is likely to prove invaluable in the build-up to Denmark’s crucial FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifier at Hampden Park next Tuesday. After an impressive unbeaten start, Denmark sit atop Group C in UEFA qualifying on goal difference. They will be looking to […]
Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Morocco, Brazil progress on penalties
Half of today’s eight last-32 clashes were decided from the penalty spot, as the opening knockout round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ lived up to its sizeable billing. The first four matches were decided in regulation time, as Mali overpowered Zambia, Portugal edged Belgium, Switzerland beat Egypt and France downed Colombia. Penalties […]
Official FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup squads revealed
The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ will be superstar-stacked. The official squads for Philippines 2025 are, indeed, decorated by the breathtaking talents of Renata Adamatti, Amandinha, Camila, Irene Cordoba, Ryo Egawa, Emilly, Fifo, Nicole Mancilla, Silvina Nava, Carina Nunez, Peque, Irene Samper, Janice Silva and Maral Torkaman. They also include outstanding goalkeepers Bianca, Elena […]
Morocco to host Round 2 of FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on 14 December
Morocco is set to host another chapter in the history of the female game, with Round 2 of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ scheduled to take place at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid on Sunday, 14 December. Following their 1-0 victory over OFC Women’s Champions League winners Auckland United in Round 1 on 8 […]