Suriname stride towards qualification
Suriname thrilled fans in Paramaribo with a massive victory over El Salvador on Matchday 5 of the third round of Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™. Jamaica and Honduras could secure qualification with victories and if other results go their way later. How qualifying works In the third round of Concacaf qualifying, the […]
Bogere leads Uganda to the knockouts
“We were under pressure from start to finish”, said French head coach Lionel Rouxel. After narrowly overcoming the African side, Canadian manager Mike Vitulano also praised Uganda’s performances: “They have been incredible. It was an honour to play them.” Such compliments from opposition coaches are a testament to the way this Ugandan team have gone […]
The group stage in stats
2,500 Croatia’s Gabrijel Sivalec had the honour of netting the U-17 World Cup’s 2,500th goal during the group stage. The forward fired home from the edge of the box in the 3-0 victory over United Arab Emirates on Matchday 4. 35 Japan had 35 shots in their goalless draw with New Caledonia – a record […]
Concacaf qualifying set for dramatic finish
It has all come down to this in the final round of Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™. With the three groups far from decided, the November window will make heroes of some, while breaking the hearts of others. Suriname, Jamaica and Honduras enter the slate as the group leaders, but plenty of […]
Which nation could be next to qualify for World Cup 26?
A total of 28 teams have now qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26™. With qualifying action continuing across the world, FIFA looks at the teams closest to adding their names to the list of participants. Europe: Who will join England? With England becoming the first team to emerge successfully from UEFA’s preliminary competition, November […]
Rieder: Switzerland have many world class stars
At the age of 23, Fabian Rieder already boasts a proud record of 23 appearances and one goal for the Swiss national team. The central midfielder could not have wished for a better setting for his debut as he made his bow at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar, featuring in Switzerland’s 1-0 win […]
Italy’s Inacio talks heroes, hobbies and cherished memories
Samuele Inacio has been one of the stars of the group stage at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™. The Italian starlet has found the back of the net in each of his nation’s first three outings and played a pivotal part as Italy reeled off three straight wins to top Group A. In the latest […]
Ten stars from the U-17 World Cup group stage
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ group stage produced 250 goals and a host of memorable moments. Several star performers have also emerged, and here FIFA highlights ten standout talents to keep an eye on in the knockout phase. Cavan Sullivan (USA) One of USA’s brightest prospects, Sullivan has proved the hype is real. […]
Everything you need to know about the African play-offs
The first round of CAF qualifying for FIFA World Cup 26™ came to a thrilling conclusion on Tuesday 14 October. Nine African teams have now qualified directly for the World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the United States in 2026. One final African team will have the chance to compete in […]
UEFA qualifiers set for dramatic conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 26™ is within touching distance. Eleven of the 12 groups are yet to crown a winner, and nine nations – Austria, Belgium, Croatia, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland – could book their tickets to North America in the first of their upcoming fixtures. Here, FIFA gives you details […]