Long: Every sacrifice was worth it
For Hali Long, wearing the Philippines jersey has never been just about football. It is about family, identity, sacrifice, and, ultimately, legacy. Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Long grew up geographically distant from the Philippines, yet deeply rooted in her heritage. Raised by a single mother alongside her two sisters, with her lola (grandmother) and […]
Argentina and Colombia seal U-20 Women’s World Cup berth
Argentina and Colombia became the latest teams to book their place at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ following the conclusion of the South American Under-20 Women’s Football Championship. Mercedes Diz hit a late hat-trick to give Argentina a 3-0 victory over Colombia in Villa Elisa to secure their place at a second […]
European teams under starter’s orders for Brazil 2027 dream
The 2026 women’s international season is set to throw European teams straight in at the deep end, with UEFA qualifying for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ kicking off on 3 March. The schedule will feel more like a sprint than a marathon, with the first four European berths set to be decided by 9 […]
Caldentey: We are looking to defend what’s ours
Still basking in the glory of clinching the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ title with Arsenal after a frenetic final against Corinthians, Mariona Caldentey will turn 30 shortly after La Roja kick off their FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ qualifying campaign. The humble midfield magician and her team-mates have their sights set firmly on securing a […]
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 […]
Photos: Air controllers
TICKETS Dennis Bergkamp Netherlands v Argentina France 1998 | Quarter-finals Stade Velodrome, Marseille Thierry Henry Italy v France Germany 2006 | Final Olympiastadion, Berlin Simone Pepe Slovakia v Italy South Africa 2010 | Group stage Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg Asamoah Gyan Ghana v Uruguay South Africa | Quarter-finals Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg Arjen Robben […]
Test your knowledge of the World Cup play-offs with Play Zone’s Trivia game
Not played Trivia before? It’s a FIFA game where you can test your knowledge of major world football events, and couldn’t be easier to get to grips with. The better your performance, the more points you’ll earn in the Play Zone. In the lead-up to the World Cup, you can test what you know about […]
Long: Every sacrifice was worth it
For Hali Long, wearing the Philippines jersey has never been just about football. It is about family, identity, sacrifice, and, ultimately, legacy. Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Long grew up geographically distant from the Philippines, yet deeply rooted in her heritage. Raised by a single mother alongside her two sisters, with her lola (grandmother) and […]
Ten Asian stars ready shine
Whether Saeed Al Owairan’s wonder goal at USA 1994, Park Jisung’s heroics during Korea Republic’s semi-final run in 2002, or Mehdi Taremi’s brace against England at Qatar 2022, Asian players have etched unforgettable moments into FIFA World Cup™ history. These icons have seized their opportunities, pushing the boundaries of what Asian stars can achieve on […]
Mexico stun the champs in Moscow
Germany 0-1 Mexico Russia 2018 | Group stage Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow Attendance: 78,011 Mexico goal: Hirving Lozano (35) Teams Coach: Joachim Low Starting XI: Manuel Neuer; Marvin Plattenhardt, Mats Hummels, Jerome Boateng, Joshua Kimmich; Sami Khedira, Julian Draxler, Toni Kroos, Mesut Ozil, Thomas Müller; Timo Werner. Substitutions: Marco Reus (60), Mario Gomez (79), Julian Brandt […]