Rossel: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Chile
Juan Rossel is brimming with ambition ahead of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™. The 20‑year‑old admits that there is a feeling of “positive anxiety” ahead of the event as he looks forward to his dreams unfolding on the international stage. The Chile forward, who has recently broken into the Universidad Catolica first team, […]
Japan at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
With the exception of the three hosts – Canada, Mexico and the USA – Japan were the first team to punch their ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, winning their Asian qualifying group at a canter. This will be their eighth consecutive World Cup, a run that stretches back to their first-ever qualification, which […]
Johansen: Haaland is an inspiration for my players
Norway first headed to the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ (then known as the FIFA World Youth Championships) at Saudi Arabia 1989, as the likes of Henning Berg and Stig Inge Bjornebye headlined a squad tasked with escaping a tricky-looking Group D. They fell to an Iraq side who would emerge as perfect pool winners in […]
Two days to go: Magic Maradona inspires Argentina
The FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™ is now just 2 days away! 2 During a triumphant campaign at the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship™, Argentina scored more than three goals per match on average, while conceding only twice during their six outings. La Albiceleste marksman Ramon Diaz was the 1979 competition’s top scorer with eight goals; […]
Ryan on England optimism, title target and Sir Alex influence
The countdown is on for Neil Ryan and his England team as the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ draws ever closer. The biggest-ever edition of the tournament gets under away in just over a month and, in conversation with FIFA, Ryan was crystal clear in his conviction England can compete for the title. “I’ll […]
The history of World Cup mascots
The FIFA World Cup™ has seen mascots become part of the fabric of the tournament since the 1966 edition in England. The upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the 16th consecutive event to feature mascots, with the predecessors to Clutch, Maple and Zayu having ranged in inspiration from human, animal, fruit, artistic and ethereal. […]
Valencia: I’ll cry hearing the Colombian national anthem
TICKETS There are times when Paula Valencia still can’t believe it. Last March, the goalkeeper played a big role in securing Colombia a spot at the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™, which will take place in the Philippines. Even thinking about traveling to the other side of the planet for the tournament brings about […]
Colourful trio of mascots unveiled for FIFA World Cup 26
In a celebration as bold and boundary-breaking as the tournament itself, FIFA today unveiled the three Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Mascots, each highlighting one of the host nations of the world’s greatest sporting event. Maple™ the Moose (Canada), Zayu™ the Jaguar (Mexico) and Clutch™ the Bald Eagle (United States) have been thoughtfully developed to […]
Brasileirão battles headline Fives week
Who will hit the front first in Chelsea’s bout with Brighton? Will Flamengo continue their charge towards the Brasileirão title or will Corinthians come out on top? Predict it all and more with Fives. Fives is free to play and allows users to make bold claims about five of the biggest games from around the […]
Group F: Meet the teams
Japan How they qualified: Nominated by AFC based on performances from past three AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cups Appearances: Nine (2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2025) Best U-17 World Cup result: Champions (2014) Coach: Sadayoshi Shirai Standing at just 150cm, Fukushima will likely be one of the smallest players at Morocco 2025 […]