Messi’s 20-year Argentina rollercoaster
Twenty years ago yesterday, “the little boy from Rosario” made his international bow as a second-half substitute in a friendly against Hungary on 17 August, 2005. The two decades since have taken Lionel Messi from despair to glory, from infamy to captaincy, and from retirement to the pinnacle of the sport. Here, FIFA takes a […]
Akers: The 85ers’ legacy lives on to this day
Before every game, the USA women’s team form a tight huddle and issue the rallying cry “oosa, oosa, oosa-ah!” As well as being an attempt to inspire the players before they take to the field, the chant serves as a unique bond between the stars of today and the pioneers who played in the Americans’ […]
New generation sparking Cuba’s hopes
For just the second time in their history, Cuba will be competing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup™, making for an exciting return at this year’s instalment in Chile from 27 September to 19 October. The Caribbean side overcame many hurdles to punch their ticket to the global showpiece. Their journey started in the qualifying […]
Al Humaidan: Arab Cup important for Bahrain
When he heads to this year’s FIFA Arab Cup™, alongside boots, shin-pads and other standard items, there’s something else that Mahdi Al Humaidan will pack. As Bahrain’s star forward explains to FIFA, it’s something that allows him to relax away from the rigours of football. “I really love to play all kinds of games, cards, […]
Talented young Japan side looking to shine in Chile
A consistent qualifier for the global youth showpiece, the current crop of young Japanese stars will be looking to impress at this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup™. Despite producing a host of talented youngsters in recent decades, only once has the nation made the last four in their 11 previous outings at the tournament. That […]
Win Play Zone points by predicting City v Spurs and more huge fixtures with Fives
Another gameweek brings fresh opportunities to win points in the Play Zone by correctly guessing the outcomes of five of the biggest fixtures from around the world! The rules are simple: predict the winner or first goalscorer and score 10 points, with a bonus for getting every prediction correct! How far will your prediction skills […]
Messi’s 20-year Argentina rollercoaster
Twenty years ago yesterday, “the little boy from Rosario” made his international bow as a second-half substitute in a friendly against Hungary on 17 August, 2005. The two decades since have taken Lionel Messi from despair to glory, from infamy to captaincy, and from retirement to the pinnacle of the sport. Here, FIFA takes a […]
Akers: The 85ers’ legacy lives on to this day
Before every game, the USA women’s team form a tight huddle and issue the rallying cry “oosa, oosa, oosa-ah!” As well as being an attempt to inspire the players before they take to the field, the chant serves as a unique bond between the stars of today and the pioneers who played in the Americans’ […]
Panama bringing plenty of punch to big dance
Panama are returning to the FIFA U-20 World Cup™, and will be one of the four Concacaf representatives at Chile 2025 from 27 September to 19 October. It marks Panama’s seventh appearance at the U-20 World Cup and their first since Poland 2019 where they achieved their best finish by reaching the Round of 16. […]
New generation sparking Cuba’s hopes
For just the second time in their history, Cuba will be competing at the FIFA U-20 World Cup™, making for an exciting return at this year’s instalment in Chile from 27 September to 19 October. The Caribbean side overcame many hurdles to punch their ticket to the global showpiece. Their journey started in the qualifying […]