Wynder on USA’s hopes, 2023 lessons and meeting Mourinho
The FIFA U-20 World Cup™ is old hat for Joshua Wynder. The USA centre-back featured in four of his country’s five matches at Argentina 2023 and is now poised for another knockout-stage run at Chile 2025 heading into their Group E finale against South Africa on Sunday. His experience at this stage has made him […]
Garcia repays Gallardo’s faith
At Real Betis, there’s an ongoing discussion about how Manuel Pellegrini could best make use of 19-year-old Pablo García’s talent. Some feel he’s already ready to take on more responsibility, while others believe patience is key. Just like at his boyhood club, he has had to bide his time at the FIFA U-20 World Cup […]
USA top Group E, Nigeria hold Colombia to advance
South Africa were the big winners of the early kick-offs as their victory over first-placed USA propelled them into second spot in Group E at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. France also confirmed their passage to the knockouts in the same section, as they defeated New Caledonia. In the late matches, a pulsating […]
Earle on historic 1998 goal and Jamaica’s 2026 hopes
It was a match made in heaven. At the age of 32, Robbie Earle had come to the grudging realisation that his hopes of playing a full international for England were all but over. He’d only been put on a standby list for the 1997 Le Tournoi event despite some excellent performances for Wimbledon. Meanwhile, […]
Raheriniaina: Madagascar want to make history
El Hadary Raheriniaina needed only a few touches in his debut against FC Rouen to show Valenciennes FC fans that they were witnessing a special talent. Three matches and two goals later, the entire French third division is already convinced that it is witnessing the rise of a special footballer from Madagascar who will be […]
Wuhan Jiangda WFC v Auckland United FC: Live stream, preview, team news and more
Wuhan Jiangda WFC v Auckland United FC FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Round 1 Wednesday, 8 October 2025 | Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan (China PR) Kick-off times 16:00 (Wuhan) | 21:00 (Auckland) In the shadows of the mighty Yangtze River, history will be made on 8 October as the first match in the newly-launched FIFA […]
Concacaf qualifiers resume with crucial fixtures
It is getting down to crunch time in the Concacaf qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 26™. A pivotal October window awaits in which group leaders Suriname, Jamaica and Honduras will be out to maintain their grip on their respective top spots. There is extra incentive as well for both the Reggae Boyz and Catrachos, […]
World Cup in sight for host of UEFA nations
The FIFA World Cup 26™ is within touching distance. Eight nations – Croatia, France, Slovakia, Switzerland, England, Norway, Portugal and Spain – could book their tickets to North America during the latest UEFA qualifying fixtures in October. Here, FIFA gives you details on all 48 matches which are scheduled to take place across six busy […]
The Lausanne sizzler
A dozen goals, two hat-tricks, a stunning comeback and soaring temperatures hitting the 40°C mark: the 1954 FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final between Austria and hosts Switzerland had it all and occupies a special place in the history books. In a pulsating fixture in Lausanne, Austria recovered from a 3-0 deficit to triumph 7-5 in what […]
Tolentin: We will give our all for every Filipino who dreams
TICKETS It was an emotional roller coaster for Dionesa Tolentin. She was gutted to miss out on the Philippines squad for their first FIFA Women’s World Cup™, but was proud as punch with their performances Down Under. Olivia McDaniel, Hali Long and Co gave Noelle Maritz, Lia Walti, Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic, Ramona Bachmann and Switzerland a […]