100 days to go: Der Bomber bags a century and glory
West Germany reached 100 FIFA World Cup™ goals in just eight campaigns – fewer than any other nation. Brazil clocked the century in their ninth global finals, while it took Argentina 12 editions, France 14, Italy 14, England 16 and Spain 16. No other countries have achieved the feat in the competition. The West Germans’ […]
World Cup wonder goals: Messi illuminates the Maracana
100 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Lionel Messi Argentina v Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Maracana, Rio de Janeiro Group F Argentinians crossed the Iguacu Falls en masse for South America’s first World Cup since […]
Tournament Poster unveiled in celebration of 100 Days to Go
Today marks 100 Days to Go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will see Canada, Mexico and the United States welcome the world for the greatest show on earth. This year’s tournament will unfold across a record 104 matches, kicking off at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June and making its way to New York New Jersey Stadium for […]
England hit six as Germany and Spain begin with a bang
On the first matchday of the European qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™, Germany put in a promising performance against Slovenia, England showed their hunger for goals against Ukraine, and Denmark’s Pernille Harder celebrated a successful anniversary. Meanwhile, France rallied late to edge a spirited Republic of Ireland side. Only the group […]
Rodriguez: Costa Rica’s experience can be the difference
Rocky Rodriguez’s place in Costa Rican women’s football history is already secure. At the age of 21 she scored the Central American country’s first goal at a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ when she calmly stroked in a left-footed shot against Spain at Canada 2015. At both club and international level she remains as prolific as […]
American Samoa march on
American Samoa’s remarkable run through the OFC qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ has continued, with the side now through to the third and final round. Prior to the Brazil 2027 preliminaries, American Samoa had not only never won a qualifier, they hadn’t scored a single goal. They’ve now reeled off four straight victories, […]
Wang Linlin: There is always expectation for China
Sibling rivalry can take many forms, but it doesn’t often play out the way it is for China’s Wang sisters, Linlin and Siqian. Born four years apart, they not only grew up to play football but do so for the same club side, in the same position, while fighting for the same role on the […]
In focus: Ancelotti’s attacking arsenal
When it comes to selecting the Brazil squad for a FIFA World Cup™, the most hotly contested area is invariably the attack. As the tournament draws ever closer, it is now Carlo Ancelotti’s task to deal with this welcome headache. That said, the Italian tactician has already formulated an attacking core over the course of […]
Hasbo: Michelsen has a winning mentality
Josefine Hasbo has made her mark in global football as the only Harvard graduate to have played in either a FIFA World Cup™ or a FIFA Women’s World Cup™. Having recently made a return to her adopted hometown with the Boston Legacy, an expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the midfielder is […]
Mateo: France ready to the hit the ground running
Having netted twice in the UEFA Women’s Nations League when France last linked up, Clara Mateo is set to spearhead Les Bleues’ attack when they kick off their FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ qualifying campaign on Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward has hit a purple patch unlike anything she has experienced before. Following an exceptional 2024/25 […]