Natalinha: I dream about being at the World Cup every day
COVID-19 smacked sport supporters hard. Everyone from the Dallas Cowboys to the Los Angeles Lakers to Melbourne Cricket Club to Mercedes F1 to Real Madrid were forced to play behind closed doors. It was no different in futsal. Yet one man found a way to watch Taboão/Magnus games. Sergio somehow found a gap between two […]
Neymar-inspired talent leads Colombia’s quest for glory
Of the 12 nations to have lifted the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ title, three hail from South America: Argentina (six titles), Brazil (five) and Uruguay, who won the most recent edition in 2023. Now Colombia fans are hoping it might finally be their turn to lift the coveted crown. La Tricolor secured qualification for the […]
Piquerez: Palmeiras must return
Ever since Alireza Faghani blew the final whistle against Chelsea in Philadelphia, there has been only one thing on Joaquin Piquerez’s mind: Palmeiras must be at the next FIFA Club World Cup™. “Palmeiras have to compete again at this tournament, against the very best,” the defender stated in an interview with FIFA. An increasingly key […]
Flying Eagles looking to soar to global glory
Nigeria will return to the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ after reaching the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling penalty shootout victory over defending champions Senegal in the last eight. At the continental finals in Egypt, the Flying Eagles secured their 14th appearance at the global showpiece with their run […]
Muller: It was time for a new adventure
Thomas Muller is on an adventure of a lifetime with the Vancouver Whitecaps. After spending 25 years with Bundesliga giants FC Bayern München, the former Germany international is relishing the opportunity to try something completely new by crossing the Pond to join the Major League Soccer (MLS) club. A week after the deal was announced, […]
Super Cup comeback helps PSG slay MetLife demons
With 85 minutes on the clock in Udine, PSG were staring down the barrel in the UEFA Super Cup. Just as it had been a month earlier, the Parisians found themselves falling well behind an English side intent on denying them another trophy. But unlike the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final, this time salvation […]
One hundred days until futsal fireworks
A Filipina thrill-fest is just 100 days away! The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ will, indeed, kick off in the Philippines on 21 November 2025. The 16-team field for Philippines 2025 is complete. The hosts will be joined by Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, IR Iran, Italy, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Spain, […]
Poland aiming for a restart under Urban
New Poland coach Jan Urban has been appointed at a rather testing time, with qualification for the FIFA World Cup 26™ on the line and fans’ expectations high. The vastly experienced Urban is under no illusions about his new role, however, admitting that it is “the biggest challenge” of his career. “I’m happy, proud, but […]
Williams: Reaching World Cup would inspire South Africa
Ronwen Williams has had a taste of performing on the global stage, and he’s hungry for more. The goalkeeper was part of the Mamelodi Sundowns team whose fluid and fearless football won many admirers at the FIFA Club World Cup™. In less than 12 months, the South Africa captain is intent on returning to North […]
USA ready to make big leap on global stage
USA will return to the FIFA U-20 World Cup™ after finishing as runners-up to Mexico in the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. The Americans dominated the group stage with a 100 per cent record before booking their place at what will be their 18th edition of the global showpiece – only Brazil have qualified for more […]