Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
Although three editions of FIFA’s flagship event have gone by without Paraguay’s national anthem being played in the stadiums, its notes will be sung again in 2026. Fans in Asuncion and beyond will soon be able to experience the thrill of the FIFA World Cup 26™ with a promising pack of players who are intent […]
The unstoppable rise of Lys Fraiche Tiwa
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ has historically provided an ideal platform for the world’s top young stars to showcase their talent on the global stage. However, some players start making headlines even before the World Cup showpiece. In Cameroon, Lys Fraiche Tiwa is already a household name. The 17-year-old is heralded not only as […]
Spain stay top as Argentina move back to second
Spain have strengthened their grip on top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, with former long-term leaders Argentina back up to second and France dropping one place to third. After a busy period of international football, featuring crucial FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers for several confederations and high-profile international friendlies, there has been some […]
Jamal: Morocco’s run to the final is no fluke
It is no longer surprising to hear Morocco mentioned in the late stages of FIFA tournaments. After years of work and planning, their presence, at senior and youth levels alike, has come to herald a genuine footballing renaissance. Morocco’s U-20 side are continuing to break boundaries by earning a spot in the final of the […]
Four former champions kick off campaign
On the third matchday, a host of former champions begin their journeys at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™. France, Japan, Korea Republic and Spain are among the teams playing at the Football Academy Mohammed VI. Fixtures Saturday 18 October Korea Republic v Côte d’Ivoire Japan v New Zealand France v Samoa Nigeria […]
Official Song of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ released
Combining haunting vocals and an engaging beat, the Official Song of this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, Marhba Bik (Welcome), provides a spellbinding musical backdrop to the tournament, which is to be contested on Moroccan soil from today to 8 November and is the first FIFA women’s competition to be held in Africa. The […]
Brazil march past Morocco in opener
Morocco 0-3 Brazil Brazil goals: Evelin (12), Giovanna Waksman (36), Allyne (75) The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ started off with a bang on Friday, as Brazil took down hosts Morocco in the Group A curtain-raiser at the Rabat Olympic Stadium. Brazil were quick out of the gates and took an early lead […]
Who is the U-17 Women’s World Cup top scorer?
1 goal Evelin – Brazil Allyne – Brazil Giovanna Waksman – Brazil Previous Golden Boot winners 2008: Dzsenifer Marozsan – Germany (6 goals) 2010: Yeo Min-ji – Korea Republic (8 goals) 2012: Ri Un-sim – Korea DPR (8 goals) 2014: Deyna Castellanos & Venezuela Gabriela Garcia – Venezuela (6 goals each) 2016: Lorena Navarro – Spain (8 goals) 2018: Mukarama Abdulai […]
Every Player of the Match at Morocco 2025
Find out who was named Player of the Match for every game at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™. Get tickets for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025 Friday 17 October Group A: Morocco 0-3 Brazil – Giovanna Waksman (Brazil) Report: Brazil march past Morocco in opener Saturday 18 October Group A: Italy […]
Cabo Verde gripped by World Cup emotion
There are two main languages spoken across the archipelago of Cabo Verde: Portuguese and a national creole. Yet despite having two vast vocabularies at its disposal, the country is still searching for the words to express its emotions after the Blue Sharks secured an unprecedented spot at the FIFA World Cup 26™. Having overcome Eswatini with […]