Sweden at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
After overcoming tremendous odds, Sweden will be competing in their 13th FIFA World Cup™ in Canada, Mexico and the USA. They will be looking to match their achievements during the last tournament on American soil, an incredible third-place finish at USA 1994. The Scandinavians have a rich World Cup history, highlighted by a run to […]
Ceren: This isn’t the El Salvador of old
If you have never eaten a pupusa, you are missing out. It is a thick, hand-made tortilla filled with beans, cheese, and sometimes pork, and served with curtido, a flavourful cabbage relish, and red salsa. This delicious delicacy is a staple in El Salvador and was one of the cornerstones of Brenda Ceren’s life growing […]
Guessand: Côte d’Ivoire is brimming with talent
After an exceptional qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ featuring eight wins and two draws, Côte d’Ivoire experienced a slight dip at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Their title defence ended when they were beaten 3-2 by Egypt in the quarter-finals – but Emerse Fae’s men bounced back emphatically in their next […]
63 days to go: Italian escapologists
Italy trailed Nigeria for 63 minutes in the last 16 at USA 1994 but, despite being at a numerical disadvantage, emerged victorious. Emmanuel Amunike fired the Super Eagles, at their first World Cup, into a 26th-minute lead. The Azzurri’s hopes of responding took a big hit when Gianfranco Zola was sent off in the 76th […]
World Cup wonder goals: Eder’s exquisite chip
63 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Eder Brazil v Scotland Spain 1982 | Group 6 Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville Eder was known as ‘The Cannon’ to some and ‘The Vespasiano Bomb’ to others. Yes, you’ve guessed why. Yet […]
Match officials appointed for World Cup 2026
Following a meticulous and comprehensive selection process spanning over three years, FIFA has released the list of match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA Team One cohort includes 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials, who hail from all six confederations and 50 Member Associations, […]
Côte d’Ivoire and Pakistan hit eight
Pakistan kicked off the first matchday of the women’s FIFA Series 2026™ in style with a comprehensive victory over Turks and Caicos Islands at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan. Later in the day, hosts Côte d’Ivoire had an equally convincing triumph over Mauritania. On Sunday, Mauritania meet Pakistan while Turks and Caicos Islands line up […]
Malik: FIFA Series a chance to show Pakistan can compete
When Zahmena Malik’s older brother wanted to get in some shooting practice, cones or mini-goals weren’t always enough. Instead of stationary objects, more often than not he roped in his sister, seven years his junior, to act as a goalkeeper. The goal ratio may have been heavily weighted in favour of the older sibling in […]
Six stars to watch in the Women’s FIFA Series 2026
The first-ever edition of the Women’s FIFA Series 2026™ begins on 9 April, with 16 nations playing across four countries. The event, which follows on from the men’s edition last month, pairs teams who wouldn’t ordinarily face each other. Here, FIFA has detailed six players to keep an eye on as the action unfolds. Barbra […]
The World Cup top scorer quiz
Every Wednesday, we’ll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as the 2026 instalment in North America comes into view. This week, we’re putting your World Cup top scorers knowledge to the test. Can you get top marks?