Stars who scored maiden goals on the big stage
Finding the net for a club side for the first time is enough to leave a lasting impression on any player, but notching your maiden goal for your country is an even more unforgettable milestone. The indescribable thrill of opening your national-team account at the FIFA World Cup™ undoubtedly tops any of the many great […]
Brazil and Ecuador book Poland tickets
Brazil and Ecuador have booked their tickets to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ with two rounds of matches to spare at the CONMEBOL U-20 Femenina tournament in Paraguay. Brazil, who have featured in every previous FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™, secured their spot at the global showpiece with a 4-0 victory over […]
Messi and Son build up LA hype
Son Heungmin and Lionel Messi will be two of the biggest stars at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the global icons helped build up hype for the global showpiece by squaring off in front of incredible 75,673 fans in Los Angeles at the weekend. The legendary duo were the star attractions in LAFC’s season opener […]
Predict Concacaf W Qualifiers and more with Fives!
Fives is an exciting game in the FIFA Play Zone, giving users the opportunity to win points and rise up leaderboards by guessing outcomes from five of the biggest fixtures around the world each week. This week, the spotlight is on Concacaf W Qualifiers and the UEFA Champions League! Three fixtures determining who progresses to […]
The coaches returning to the World Cup stage
At the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a whole host of coaches will begin the tournament boasting experience at the global finals. Some like Didier Deschamps, Zlatko Dalic and Javier Aguirre will be guiding their national sides for a third World Cup, while others, such as Marcelo Bielsa, have taken charge of different nations in each […]
26 Superstars: Kylian Mbappe
At the age of 27, Kylian Mbappe is already on a path towards being regarded as one of the game’s greatest-ever players, and his achievements at club level with Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, as well as with France – 55 goals in 94 caps – would already fill entire books. After winning the […]
Jakupovic: I plan on sticking with USA
At 6ft 3ins, Malik Jakupovic is used to hitting the heights. The forward did so in glorious fashion by finishing as the eight-goal top scorer in Concacaf qualifying and inspiring USA to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™. The 16-year-old, who plays for Philadelphia Union’s reserve team, began with a brace in the 8-0 […]
Lopetegui eyes redemption with Qatar
Despite his extensive experience in international football with Spain, Julen Lopetegui has never coached at a FIFA World Cup™. He came close to leading La Roja in Russia in 2018, only for fate to deny him that moment at the final hurdle. Now, the opportunity returns – this time in the colours of Qatar. Standing […]
Norway at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
Norway emphatically secured their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a perfect qualifying campaign, ending a run of 28 years without an appearance at the finals. Under coach Stale Solbakken, and led by the creativity of Martin Odegaard and goalscoring brilliance of Erling Haaland, many fans believe Norway, and their supposed ‘golden generation’, […]
Huynh Nhu leading Vietnam into new era
Away from the spotlight, Huynh Nhu finds comfort in simplicity. Listening to music, enjoying Vietnamese food and calling her family are small routines that help her stay grounded amid the demands of elite football. They also remind her of her roots and the values that continue to shape her journey. “My family taught me humility, […]