Ouahbi looking to build on Moroccan success
With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ fast approaching, Moroccan football is entering a new era under the stewardship of recently appointed head coach Mohamed Ouahbi, at a time when expectations have soared following the side’s achievements in recent years. Moroccan supporters are no longer content with a respectable showing – they now crave confirmation of […]
Ten international friendlies to watch in March
The days are ticking away until the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and this month head coaches far and wide will take a good look at their squads prior to final selection for the global finals. Teams with hopes of lifting the trophy on 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium will […]
Pjanic: We were blessed with a golden generation
Long before he worked under the likes of Luis Enrique, Xavi, Rudi Garcia, Luciano Spalletti and Massimiliano Allegri, the young Miralem Pjanic was an avid football fan, who was willing to endure 17-hour bus journeys to watch his beloved Bosnia and Herzegovina play. In fact, when he reflects on his illustrious international career, his memories immediately […]
Palestra earns Italy call as Kean returns
Italy have named a 28-player squad for the European play-offs as the Azzurri bid to avoid missing out on a third successive FIFA World Cup™. Head coach Gennaro Gattuso’s men will take on Northern Ireland on 26 March in Bergamo in the Path A semi-final, with a trip to either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina […]
80 days to go: Diao’s Daegu dash
Salif Diao raced 80.30 metres to score an entrancing equaliser for Senegal against Denmark at Korea/Japan 2002. When Henri Camara made a superb sliding challenge on Martin Jorgensen, Diao set off from inside his own box and, following a delightful flick from El Hadji Diouf, sprayed a first-time ball into the path of Khalilou Fadiga. […]
World Cup wonder goals: Mbappe’s world-wowing volley
80 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Kylian Mbappe Argentina v France Qatar 2022 | Final Lusail Stadium, Al Daayen The fixture had seemingly been settled. Lionel Messi and Argentina were 2-0 up. They were controlling possession. France, with […]
Revised FIFA Series schedule includes addition of fourth women’s group
The addition of four women’s national teams and a new Host Member Association (MA), Kenya, as well as unanticipated logistical developments on the men’s side, has prompted a slight revision of the FIFA Series 2026™ schedule. Building upon the successful pilot edition staged in March 2024, the FIFA Series 2026 will feature an impressive total […]
Hamano: There’s more to come from me
Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the final of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Sydney, winning the tournament for the third time in their history, and their first since 2018. The match was decided by a stunning strike from Japanese starlet Maika Hamano, with the win ensuring Japan will travel to the FIFA Women’s […]
Bourhane: Comoros should shoot for the moon
Since Yacine Bourhane made his Comoros debut in October 2020, the Coelacanths have climbed 27 places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, from 133rd to 106th. This significant progress was largely thanks to the archipelago’s impressive start to the African qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. “We got off to a flying start, winning […]
Ten Cate: I am sure Suriname are ready
Henk ten Cate has experienced a lot in his football life. After an accomplished playing career in Dutch football in the 1970s and 80s, he has spent decades in coaching, including as a UEFA Champions League-winning assistant under Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona in 2006. Now aged 71, Ten Cate’s biggest achievement could come yet as […]