Spain shine bright as England, France and Germany march on
England kicked off the second matchday of the European qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ with a convincing victory over Iceland to secure their second consecutive triumph. Elsewhere, there were victories for France, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain, while Serbia and Sweden played to a goalless draw and Italy and Denmark […]
World Cup wonder goals: Hagi catches out Colombia
96 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Gheorghe Hagi Colombia v Romania USA 1994 | Group stage Rose Bowl, Pasadena Few would have had the audacity to attempt shooting from that position. Gheorghe Hagi was, however, god in Romanian […]
96 days to go: Knockout thrills in North America
The last two World Cups in North America produced combined total of 96 knockout-phase goals. The 48 apiece at Mexico 1986 and USA 1994 – three goals per game on average – shared the record for goals in the knockout rounds of one edition until 52 were netted at Qatar 2022. Emilio Butragueno and Diego […]
Tunisia v Netherlands: Live stream, team news, tickets and more
Tunisia v Netherlands Group F Friday, 25 June | Kansas City Stadium Kick-off time 18:00 (Kansas City) | 00:00 26 June (Tunis) | 01:00 26 June (Amsterdam) The match Africa meets Europe in this Group F finale, as Tunisia take on the Netherlands for just the fourth time. This will be the first competitive meeting […]
Morocco v Haiti: Live stream, team news, tickets and more
Morocco v Haiti Group C Wednesday, 24 June | Atlanta Stadium Kick-off time 18:00 (Atlanta) | 23:00 (Rabat) | 18:00 (Port-au-Prince) The match An historic clash awaits in Atlanta, as Morocco and Haiti prepare to cross swords for the very first time. The match will bring their Group C campaigns to a close. The side […]
26 Superstars: Harry Kane
A goalscorer and creator supreme, Harry Kane is unquestionably one of the finest footballers on the planet. Aged 32 and still at the peak of his powers, England’s talismanic captain is primed to spearhead his country’s attack at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. If the Three Lions are to end their 60-year wait for global […]
Andrey Santos: My biggest dream is to play in a World Cup
Brazil’s midfield already boasts the proven experience of veteran Casemiro, the refined technique of Bruno Guimaraes and the daring creativity of Lucas Paqueta. It could soon be even stronger, though, with the youthful versatility of Andrey Santos. The Chelsea midfielder is eager to showcase at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ the quality and commitment he […]
Room: Advocaat absence gives Curaçao extra motivation
The overwhelming excitement in Curaçao about the Blue Wave’s inaugural appearance at the FIFA World Cup™ has been somewhat tempered by the recent news that veteran coach Dick Advocaat was stepping down just four months before the global showpiece to take care of his daughter. But Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room says the team have, if […]
Kansas City hits high notes with its Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Sonic ID
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is expected to hit the highest of notes, from the sounds of jubilant fans in stadiums and sublime skills of the greatest players in the world to the historic first half-time show at the final in New York New Jersey Stadium. And the diversity and creativity of the global showpiece […]
Montnor: I’m 100 per cent sure Suriname will qualify
There is just nothing like grandma’s cooking. Apart from sharing the pitch with his international team-mates, it’s what Amsterdam-born Jaden Montnor most looks forward to when he returns to play for Suriname, his mother’s home country. Whether it was a squad full of grandmas cooking up the local specialty, roti, or simply being around family, […]