Caicedo: Ecuador can’t settle for just qualifying
Moises Caicedo has already featured at one FIFA World Cup™, back in 2022. Since then, he has established himself as a driving force for European powerhouses Chelsea. One of the first names on the team sheet, Caicedo has become a cult hero at Stamford Bridge and been instrumental to the Blues’ recent success, including most notably […]
New Caledonia, Jamaica vie for Play-Off final spot
Pathway 1 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament kicks off with New Caledonia and Jamaica squaring off at Guadalajara Stadium. How to watch You can purchase tickets to the FIFA Play-Off Tournament here. You can also stream the match for free on FIFA+ (available in most territories). New Caledonia v Jamaica Kick-off times […]
Bolivia, Suriname take aim at Play-Off final
Pathway 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament starts with a tussle between Bolivia and Suriname at Monterrey Stadium. How to watch You can purchase tickets to the FIFA Play-Off Tournament here. You can also stream the match for free on FIFA+ (available in most territories). Bolivia v Suriname Kick-off times 16:00 in […]
Ukrainian duo take different paths to same dream
At 18, Yehor Yarmoliuk chose a path that not many teenagers dare to take, leaving Ukraine to dive into the unknown of the English Premier League. Mykola Matviyenko’s journey could not have been more different. He has stayed true to his boyhood club Shakhtar Donetsk, carving out a career in the Ukrainian top flight for […]
Celebrating Klose’s first steps to Germany greatness
On 24 March 2001, a 22-year-old Polish-born striker by the name of Miroslav Klose stepped out in a Germany shirt for the first time, launching one of the most remarkable careers in international football. Little did anyone know that the man who came on as a substitute for Oliver Neuville in a 2002 FIFA World […]
79 days to go: European hegemony
European teams collected 79 points at Germany 2006 – the most from one confederation in the group stage of a World Cup. Germany, Portugal and Spain all registered nine points. Next came England, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland with seven, Ukraine with six, and France and Sweden with five. Ten of the 14 UEFA representatives […]
World Cup wonder goals: Edstrom’s 20-second response
79 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Ralf Edstrom Sweden v Uruguay Germany 1974 | Group 3 Rheinstadion, Dusseldorf Georg Ericson, a calm coach, was boiling at the break. Sweden hadn’t scored in five halves at the tournament. He […]
26 Superstars: Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele’s career to date reads like a tale of two players: the precocious talent hampered by injuries, and the electrifying force who has since risen to prominence. The good news for fans attending the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is that Dembele looks set to light up pitches in North America after reaching new heights […]
Test your knowledge of the history of the FIFA World Cup™ in North America
If you haven’t played Trivia – the Play Zone’s quick-fire quiz game – then you’re missing out on a fun way to test out your knowledge of major world football events. The more questions you get right, the more points you earn in the Play Zone. In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, […]
Ghana at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
The Black Stars are ready to shine again at the FIFA World Cup™. Ghana have qualified for the global showpiece for the second successive tournament and will be aiming to match their peak performance at South Africa 2010, where they reached the quarter-finals. This will be Ghana’s fifth appearance on football’s biggest stage, with coach Otto […]