Japan come of age against mighty Brazil
“This isn’t just a friendly. It’s our chance to write history.” These were the words spoken by Japan captain Takumi Minamino to his team-mates – words that turned out to be prophetic. On Tuesday, the Samurai Blue added a new chapter to football folklore as they came back from two goals down to claim a […]
Mejia: Qatar are full of excitement
Former Real Madrid centre-back Alvaro Mejia moved to Qatar in 2014 to play for Al-Shahania SC. Six years later, he became assistant coach at the same club, and then took over as head coach in February 2022. It was less than nine months ago, in January 2025, that Mejia signed a contract with the Qatar […]
Czechia part ways with head coach Ivan Hasek
Four days after Czechia’s upset 2-1 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying loss on the road against the Faroe Islands, the Czech Football Association has relieved head coach Ivan Hasek of his duties. Capped more than 50 times by his nation, Hasek had a brief former stint at the helm in 2009 before returning in January 2024. […]
Patrick Kluivert departs Indonesia post
Following Indonesia’s FIFA World Cup™ elimination earlier this week, the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has parted ways with head coach Patrick Kluivert. Back-to-back defeats against Saudi Arabia and Iraq means that the Garuda’s long wait for a second appearance at the global finals will now continue for at least another four years. Announcing their decision, […]
Ancelotti: Passion for the Seleção is on another level
The Brazilian national anthem has become somewhat synonymous with the FIFA World Cup™. The shortened, pre-match version plays to a certain point, and then the fans and players continue singing the rest of the words a cappella. It makes the hairs on the back of Brazilians’ necks stand up, and it also moves an Italian. […]
Brazil star Evelin poised to enter global stage
Regardless of how far Brazil go at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™, the team never deviates from one precious rule: showcase extraordinary talent. Rafaelle Souza, Raquel Fernandes, Kerolin, Andressinha and Thaisinha are just some of the top players who have lit up the prestigious youth tournament in the past. In Morocco, the […]
Ferkous: We’re proud to fly the flag for Morocco
When she joined the Moroccan U-17 women’s team in July 2024, playing in the ninth FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ was a far-flung dream for Maissane Ferkous. After all, when the Paris-born youngster began her adventure with the Atlas Lionesses at just 15 years of age, the 2024 tournament in the Dominican Republic, in which […]
Over one million FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets sold following Visa Presale Draw
With 28 teams having already secured a spot at the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the whole world gearing up for what promises to be a watershed edition of FIFA’s flagship tournament, fans from 212 countries and territories of residence have already purchased over one million tickets following the closure of the Visa Presale Draw sales […]
Three-time champions Korea DPR and debutant duo start
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ continues with a host of games on Matchday 2. Holders Korea DPR enter into the fray against Mexico, while European debutant duo Netherlands and Norway also get underway. Fixtures Saturday, 18 October Italy v Costa Rica China PR v Norway Korea DPR v Mexico Cameroon v Netherlands […]
Panama rescue draw against Suriname as Jamaica roll Bermuda
Matchday four of the third round of Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™ concluded on Tuesday, with Jamaica regaining top spot in Group B with their commanding home victory against Bermuda. The Reggae Boyz were helped by Trinidad and Tobago, who held previous leaders Curaçao to a draw in Willemstad. Meanwhile in Group […]