Ghana appoint Queiroz for global finals
Ghana have appointed veteran international coach Carlos Queiroz for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico and the USA. The 73-year-old replaces Otto Addo, who was dismissed last month following a series of disappointing results. The announcement comes just a few weeks before the global showpiece, with Ghana drawn in Group L alongside […]
Türkiye at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
As the final whistle sounded in the play-off against Kosovo, a wave of relief and elation swept through the Turkish ranks – for the first time in 24 years, the European nation will be travelling to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The final competition in North America will be only the Turks’ third taste of […]
Van Gerwen on football idols, World Cup hopes and classy Koeman
Michael van Gerwen doesn’t need to dig deep into his memory bank when asked to name his favourite FIFA World Cup™ moment. “Ah, it would have to be when we played Spain and we absolutely smashed them!” says the Dutchman as he gleefully recalls the Netherlands’ 5-1 victory at Brazil 2014. “No-one expected that. I […]
26 Superstars: Christian Pulisic
A modest 27-year-old from the “Sweetest Place on Earth” who accepts the moniker of “Captain America” with a resigned smile, all eyes will be on Hershey, Pennsylvania’s Christian Pulisic to deliver superhero performances and rich memories for USA on home soil at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Pulisic’s achievements and attributes No USA player has […]
World Cup wonder goals: Rivellino’s Parkstadion piledriver
59 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Rivellino Zaire v Brazil Germany 1974 | Group 2 Parkstadion, Gelsenkirchen “Rivellino’s left foot,” replied Pele when asked by FIFA which quality he’d have liked to have from any player he’d ever […]
59 days to go: The Croatian press
Croatia admirably made 59 high turnovers at Qatar 2022. Argentina finished runners-up in the category with 50. High pressing was central to Zlatko Dalic’s side making it back-to-back podium finishes, with Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric and Ivan Perisic repeatedly winning back possession in their opponents’ third. Mislav Orsic’s bronze-bagging goal, indeed, was indebted to Kovacic […]
Matildas sink Malawi as Brazil and Canada win big
Sam Kerr netted her 74th international goal to help Australia begin their FIFA Series 2026™ campaign with a routine win over Malawi at Nyayo National Stadium. They’ll face hosts Kenya in the series final, after the the Harambee Starlets swept aside India 2-0. The Brazil Series also got underway in Cuiaba, where the Kerolin-powered hosts […]
Wiegman on Spain clash, England bond and ‘greater purpose’
England captain Leah Williamson recently summed up Sarina Wiegman’s beloved status in the country. The Lionesses skipper described the Dutchwoman as “national treasure” and it is little wonder is held in such regard. England had never won a major trophy before Wiegman took the coaching reins in 2021. Since then, they have been crowned European […]
Korea DPR set for title defence
Defending FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ champions Korea DPR have seen off Australia to qualify for a ninth edition of the global finals. Korea Republic also secured their passage to Poland 2026, downing hosts Thailand in the quarterfinals of the ongoing AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup. The other pair of winning last eight combatants, Japan […]
Congo DR and Côte d’Ivoire soar to victories
Rampant Congo DR punished 10-player Indonesia to set up a FIFA Series 2026™ final against home side Thailand, who proved too strong for New Caledonia. In the Côte d’Ivoire Series, the hosts put 15 goals past Turks and Caicos Islands, while Mauritania beat Pakistan in a closely-contested battle. Indonesia goal: Claudia Scheunemann (pen 7) Congo […]