Becker, Margaret headline Suriname play-off squad
Suriname coach Henk Ten Cate has named his 26-player roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament, which includes prolific goalscorer Richonell Margaret and star winger Sheraldo Becker. The veteran Dutch tactician also handed maiden call-ups to LASK midfielder Melayro Bogarde, nephew of former Netherlands international Winston Bogarde, and Leeds United forward Joel Piroe. […]
Duo win first Argentina call-ups as Mastantuono misses out
Tomas Palacios and Gabriel Rojas have won their first Argentina call-ups for the friendly against Guatemala, while Valentin Barco, Jose Lopez, Maximo Perrone and Gianluca Prestianni have retained their places. Lionel Scaloni’s final selection before he submits his list for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ is headlined by Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul, […]
Amyn and Iqbal included as Iraq name play-off squad
Head coach Graham Arnold has included injury doubts Youssef Amyn, Zidane Iqbal and Al Al Hamadi in Iraq’s 26-strong squad set to contest the FIFA Play-Off Tournament later this month. Bidding to reach the FIFA World Cup™ for just the second time, the Lions of Mesopotamia face either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey on 31 […]
Archibald: St. Kitts and Nevis can be the next Curaçao
An exciting slate of matches is on the schedule at the FIFA Series 2026™, especially at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Joining the host nation amid an electric atmosphere will be Bulgaria, Solomon Islands and a St. Kitts and Nevis side boasting one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the Concacaf region. Since […]
South Africa at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
The drought is over for South Africa. After missing out on the three previous global showpieces, the Bafana Bafana are back in the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since they hosted the world’s best in 2010. On the heels of South African club side Mamelodi Sundowns capturing the hearts of all neutrals at […]
Cast your vote: Who will triumph in World Cup play-offs?
Six nations will confirm their places at the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup™ following the upcoming FIFA Play-Off Tournament and the UEFA play-offs In addition to finalising the 48-team field in North America, this last qualifying window will also confirm the tournament schedule. Whether in the FIFA Play-Off Tournament or the European play-offs, suspense is at […]
26 Superstars: Cristiano Ronaldo
Since bursting onto the scene in 2002, Cristiano Ronaldo has lit up Lisbon, enraptured Manchester, tumbled records in Madrid, shone in Saudi, conquered Europe for club and country, and is closing in on a scarcely-believable 1,000 career goals. The Portuguese superstar has achieved more than many players could ever dream of, apart from one thing: […]
World Cup wonder goals: Cristiano completes a tremendous treble
86 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal v Spain Russia 2018 | Group B Fisht Stadium, Sochi Portugal’s campaign was just 131 seconds old when Ronaldo won a penalty after tricking his Real Madrid team-mate Nacho […]
86 days to go: Trick titans
Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard registered the most successful dribbles at Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018 respectively. No back-to-back winners of the category have registered more than their combined 86. Messi pulled off 46 take-ons at the 20th World Cup, finishing 12 clear of runner-up Arjen Robben as Argentina finished runners-up. Jairzinho, with 47 at […]
Desabre: Nation will come to a standstill for Congo DR’s final
Sebastien Desabre had not even been born when Congo DR made their sole FIFA World Cup™ appearance back in 1974, when the country was still known as Zaire. On that occasion, the debutants bowed out after the first round, having failed to trouble the scoreboard. Some 52 years later, the man now leading the Leopards […]