Which nation could be next to qualify for World Cup 26?
A total of 18 teams have now qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26™. With qualifying action continuing across the world, FIFA looks at the teams closest to adding their names to the list of participants. Africa: Who will join Morocco and Tunisia? In the CAF region, where Morocco have led the way and Tunisia […]
Draw throws up engrossing groups
Group A: Philippines, Poland, Morocco, Argentina Group B: Spain, Thailand, Colombia, Canada Group C: Portugal, Tanzania, Japan, New Zealand Group D: Brazil, IR Iran, Italy, Panama Spain, Thailand, Colombia and Canada will complete an engrossing group at the first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™. Brazil, IR Iran, Italy and Panama will form another pool featuring […]
Stars react to Philippines 2025 draw
Group A: Philippines, Poland, Morocco, Argentina Group B: Spain, Thailand, Colombia, Canada Group C: Portugal, Tanzania, Japan, New Zealand Group D: Brazil, IR Iran, Italy, Panama “The group draw looks fairly favourable for us, but we have to remember this is the World Cup – only the strongest national teams are here, and there will […]
Match schedule for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
All matches will be played at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Metropolitan Manila. All kick-off times are local. Group stage Match 1 18:00 on Friday, 21 November Morocco v Argentina Match 2 20:30 on Friday, 21 November Philippines v Poland Match 3 17:00 on Saturday, 22 November Colombia v Canada Match 4 19:30 on […]
Six African players who starred during the September window
The penultimate window of African preliminaries for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is complete, with the first two qualifiers from the continent now confirmed in the shape of Morocco and Tunisia. Here, FIFA shines the spotlight on the standout performers from this latest round of African fixtures. Lyle Foster (South Africa) South Africa are closing […]
Pyramids ease past Auckland to set up Al Ahli clash
Pyramids FC 3-0 Auckland City FC Pyramids goal: Walid El Karti (14), Marwan Hamdy (74), Mostafa Ziko (85) Pyramids FC have advanced to the next stage of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Auckland City in the FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup Play-off. Goals from Walid El Karti, Marwan Hamdy and Mostafa Ziko […]
Six African players who starred during the September window
The penultimate window of African preliminaries for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is complete, with the first two qualifiers from the continent now confirmed in the shape of Morocco and Tunisia. Here, FIFA shines the spotlight on the standout performers from this latest round of African fixtures. Lyle Foster (South Africa) South Africa are closing […]
Eid: This is a historic opportunity for Pyramids
Since emerging on the football scene, Pyramids FC have established themselves as an ambitious outfit that is out to expand the circle of competition domestically and across Africa. Step by step, they have transformed from a rising club to genuine contenders, culminating in the 2024-25 CAF Champions League title – a historic achievement that was […]
USA at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
USA will be competing in their 12th FIFA World Cup™ when they act as co-hosts for the 48-team FIFA World Cup 26™ alongside Canada and Mexico. Having previously hosted the global showpiece in 1994 and now under the guidance of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the Stars and Stripes will be determined to improve on their last […]
Gray: Club World Cup has given Auckland great belief
Three months ago Christian Gray was going about his business in a fairly understated manner. During the week, the physical education teacher and student had the regular travails of life to fulfil. On the weekend he got to release those as an amateur footballer for Auckland City FC. That all changed in Nashville, the home […]