Fiji grab OFC’s final 2026 U-17 World Cup slot
Fiji have joined New Zealand and New Caledonia as Oceania’s representatives at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™. The Junior Bula Boys saw off Papua New Guinea 1-0 in the third-place playoff at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship to complete the trio of Oceania qualifiers. The same three nations will also fly the OFC flag […]
History in Egypt’s favour ahead of crunch double-header
Back in 1998, Hossam Hassan scored a brace against hosts Burkina Faso in the semi-finals of the 1998 CAF Africa Cup of Nations. That represented one of his finest footballing moments, and it was made even more special by the fact his Egypt side went on to win the title. Hassan will return to Burkina […]
Carrizo: I’m ready to show the world what I can do
Maximo Carrizo made history when he joined New York City FC on his 14th birthday to become the youngest-ever player to sign a Major League Soccer (MLS) professional contract. Now the skilful midfielder is looking to make his mark in international football as the captain of a USA team confident of going on a deep […]
Pereira Cardoso: Luxembourg’s goal is to reach World Cup
Tiago Pereira Cardoso had more than one reason to celebrate his Bundesliga debut in March at the age of 18. His Borussia Monchengladbach side ran out 3–0 winners away to Heidenheim to ensure the Luxembourg goalkeeper could mark his first game, victory and clean sheet together. Two weeks later, he was called on again in […]
Martinez: Jota’s strength and spirit must stay with us
The FIFA World Cup™ evokes indescribable emotions, unforgettable moments and images that go down in history. Roberto Martinez knows this better than most, having guided Belgium to third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. Now in charge of reigning UEFA Nations League champions Portugal, the Spanish tactician is seeking to go even further. […]
Stage set for decisive third round of Concacaf qualifying
The big moment has arrived in the Concacaf region. The third round of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 26™ begins on Thursday with 12 teams spread across three groups in search of a coveted ticket to next year’s big dance. The mission is simple: win the group and a place in the World Cup […]
CAF qualifiers: Five must-watch matches
The CAF qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 26™ are entering the final stretch, with matchdays 7 and 8 scheduled for early next month before the concluding two rounds of fixtures in October. Morocco, Egypt and Cabo Verde are among the nations on the verge of qualification as the race intensifies. With eye-catching contests lined […]
Patient Ekitike gets his France chance
After swivelling on a sixpence inside the box before firing home what proved to be the only goal of the game in Lille’s victory over Monaco on 24 August, 38-year-old Olivier Giroud was quizzed by the French press about his stunningly successful Ligue 1 homecoming. Rather inevitably, the man who tops Les Bleus’ all-time scoring charts – with […]
Lewandowski answers Urban’s call with Poland
Poland’s Urban renewal has taken another significant step forwards with the return of talisman Robert Lewandowski for their upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers. The veteran Barcelona forward did not always see eye-to-eye with former Poland coach Michal Probierz, who resigned following their dispute. But now he is back in the fold as captain under […]
Fiji grab OFC’s final 2026 U-17 World Cup slot
Fiji have joined New Zealand and New Caledonia as Oceania’s representatives at next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup™. The Junior Bula Boys saw off Papua New Guinea 1-0 in the third-place playoff at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship to complete the trio of Oceania qualifiers. The same three nations will also fly the OFC flag […]