Nazon: I would do anything for Haiti
Whenever Haiti need a hero, Duckens Nazon always seems to answer. His latest Superman act transpired earlier this month, when he came off the bench and scored a hat-trick to rally Les Grenadiers from a two-goal half-time deficit to secure a 3-3 draw against Costa Rica in Concacaf qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™. […]
Qatar confirmed as FIFA Intercontinental Cup final phase host
Qatar has been confirmed as the host of the final three matches of this year’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ presented by Aramco, the elite annual global club competition which gives the champions of all six confederations the chance to compete on the world stage. The final phase, comprising three games, will take place in Qatar in […]
Chile heroes reflect on “crazy” New Zealand win
Three days before Chile’s opening match at the FIFA U-20 World Cup™, coach Nicolas Cordova reflected on what could be considered “success” for his charges. Cordova spoke about the importance of good results; about the need to rekindle Chilean fans’ confidence in their national football. But he also offered a broader perspective. “Although all of […]
Torres: Colombia’s individual quality has to prevail
Colombian football has grown accustomed to standing out on the international stage. The senior men’s team reached the final of the 2024 Copa America and recently punched their ticket to the FIFA World Cup 26™ after missing out on Qatar 2022. The women’s senior team took everyone’s breath away at the FIFA Women’s World Cup […]
Ten-player Argentina rally as Ochoa stuns Seleção
Argentina played more than 80 minutes with ten players but still opened their FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ campaign with victory over Cuba. Brazil appeared to be joining them in the hard-fought win club against Mexico, until a late Diego Ochoa header saw the spoils shared. In the early matches, two quick-fire goals ensured […]
Matchday 3 preview: France, USA kick-start campaigns
The first round of fixtures at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ are set to conclude, with four titanic tussles coming your way. Türkiye 2013 winners France begin their campaign against South Africa in Rancagua, as Norway and Nigeria cross swords in Talca. Later in the day, USA and New Caledonia do battle, while […]
Cremaschi on Messi lessons, Chile hopes and World Cup dreams
Benjamin Cremaschi may only be 20 years old, but he’s already a relative veteran of FIFA tournaments. The USA star played twice at Paris 2024 as the Stars and Stripes reached an Olympic quarter-final for the first time in 24 years. Then, back in June, he played in all four of Inter Miami CF’s matches […]
Chong: Curaçao debut was a full-circle moment
Tahith Chong left Curaçao aged eight to further his football education in Europe but the small Caribbean island has never left his heart. After playing for the Netherlands over various age groups, the talented winger has answered the call of legendary coach Dick Advocaat to represent the country of his birth. The 25-year-old’s start to […]
Arab Cup match schedule released
The match schedule for the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup™ has been released, with hosts Qatar set to face either Palestine or Libya at Al Bayt Stadium on the tournament’s opening day. That was the same venue that opened the most recent edition of the FIFA World Cup™, while Lusail Stadium will also […]
Complete match schedule revealed for U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ is racing into view and the full match schedule for the expanded 48-team tournament has been revealed. The competition – which has been graced by the likes Luis Figo, Ronaldinho, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Neymar and Victor Osimhen – kicks off on Saturday, 3 November. A host of mouthwatering […]