Maamma: Brazil clash is a really big game
Fresh from a standout performance in Morocco’s opening FIFA U-20 World Cup™ win over Spain in Santiago, Othmane Maamma cut a relaxed figure as he reflected on an ideal start to the tournament, both individually and collectively for the North African nation. It was Maamma’s incisive input that allowed his nation to ice the win […]
Exclusive Visa presale for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ now open
As the kick-off of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™ approaches and excitement levels grow, Visa cardholders have the chance to purchase tickets to witness the top women’s U-17 national teams on the planet vie for glory. The window for Visa cardholders to buy tickets is now open and will close at 18:00 local time (19:00 CET) on 6 October. Tickets are available from MAD 20, and supporters are encouraged to take up the opportunity to see some of […]
Defender Ichihara remains cool under Chilean pressure
“He’s a centre-forward! I’m a centre-back”, Rion Ichihara told FIFA, laughing. And he is right: Japan’s captain and No5 – who lines up alongside Real Sociedad’s Kazunari Kita – is a centre-back standing 1.87m tall. This was his response to being asked why he did not step forward in the first half, when Japan were […]
Matchday 6 preview: Strong starters jostle for position
The top two from Groups E and F go head-to-head on Matchday 6 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, as the battle for group supremacy heats up. Eight-goal opening-day winners USA go toe-to-toe with France as Colombia and Norway, both fresh off narrow victories, do battle. Later in the day, South Africa return […]
Morocco and Argentina advance as Cuba make history
Morocco stunned another global giant at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ as they defeated Brazil to secure their place in the next round. Argentina confirmed they’ll join them with victory over Australia. Earlier in the day, Cuba battled back from two down with Italy to earn a maiden finals point, while Mexico clinched […]
Korea Republic at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
The FIFA World Cup 2026™, the first to feature 48 nations, will be Korea Republic’s 12th appearance at the finals and their 11th consecutive participation since 1986. The team is currently led by Hong Myungbo, who throughout the course of his career has experienced the tournament as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. At […]
Wang: Wuhan have a sense of mission
Wuhan Jiangda WFC vs. Auckland United FC, 8 October 2025. This matchup will create history as the very first fixture in the newly launched FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, which pits the six continental champions against each other. In the first round of the competition, these two teams will take to the pitch at the Wuhan […]
The history of World Cup match balls
Tango. Azteca. Telstar. The FIFA World Cup™ has produced a host of iconic footballs that have graced the tournament over the years. Learn more here about the styles, designs, colours and variations which have featured during the global showpiece from the very first tournament in 1930, all the way through to the present day, with […]
Diakite and Belaid out to give France opponents the blues
France are gearing up for their fourth FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, 13 years after the generation led by Griedge Mbock, Kadidiatou Diani and Grace Geyoro lifted the trophy. In 2012, Les Bleuettes were on top of the world in Azerbaijan thanks to an unbeaten campaign, squeezing past Korea DPR 7-6 on penalties in the […]
Tickets for the FIFA Arab Cup now on sale
Anticipation is building in the Arab world ahead of the kick-off of the region’s premier national-team competition, with fans now able to purchase tickets for the forthcoming edition of the FIFA Arab Cup™ in Qatar. Twenty-three nations will compete for the coveted crown, with the tournament line-up featuring11 AFC and CAF representatives apiece, alongside hosts […]