Five global icons who played in Washington DC

The eyes of the footballing world will be on Washington DC on Friday 5 December when the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw takes place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It is certainly not the first time that the United States capital has staged a major football event, with the […]

Pyramids FC v Auckland City FC: Live stream, preview, team news and more

Pyramids FC v Auckland City FC FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup Play-Off Sunday, 14 September | 30 June Stadium, Cairo Kick-off times 21:00 (Cairo) | 06:00 (Auckland, 15 September) Live stream information Fans can watch all the live action from Cairo for free on FIFA+ as Pyramids and Auckland battle to join Al Ahli FC in the […]

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 […]

More than 1.5 million ticket draw applications submitted within 24 hours

A mere 24 hours into the entry period for the FIFA World Cup 26™ Visa Presale Draw, FIFA has received an impressive number of applications from all over the world, with more than 1.5 million fans from 210 countries having signed up. The highest demand has thus far come from fans of the following countries: […]

Londono: High-intensity Colombia ready to make our mark

Santiago Londono’s career may be in its infancy, but the fresh-faced frontman is already producing performances packed with quality well beyond his years, and he boasts the winning mentality to match. Having dazzled as Colombia’s star performer at the South American U-17 Championship earlier this year, in which he helped his nation book a berth […]

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 […]

FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup trophy unveiled ahead of draw

The trophy for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ has just been revealed, marking the start of a new era in global women’s futsal. Designed in-house by FIFA, this prestigious prize encapsulates the energy, precision and creativity of the women’s game. A beacon of excellence, it is sure to inspire players and fans alike ahead […]

Watch the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup draw live

The draw for the first FIFA Women’s World Cup™ will take place in the Philippines on Monday, and you can watch it live on FIFA.com. It will begin at 17:00 local time at the BGC Arts Center in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, with the legendary Falcao acting as a draw assistant. Philippines 2025 will […]

Cancelo: I’m still the same player

“With full-backs like Cancelo, who needs forwards?” The headline of one of Portugal’s major sports papers asks the question that many Portuguese fans must have been asking themselves on Tuesday evening. Joao Cancelo ended the international window in style when he clinched Portugal’s winner against Hungary and, across their two games, he proved that he […]

Five must-watch U-20 World Cup clashes

The 24th edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ kicks off on 27 September, with 24 nations set to battle it out for the prestigious trophy in Chile. In years gone by, the tournament has been graced by the likes of Diego Maradona, Iker Casillas and Paul Pogba, with a host of other superstars going […]