Donis replaces Renard as Saudi Arabia coach
Less than two months out from the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Saudi Arabia have announced that they have parted ways with coach Herve Renard, with Georgios Donis assuming the Green Falcons helm. Donis has signed a deal which runs through July 2027. Frenchman Renard oversaw one of the tournament’s most dramatic upsets […]
Spain stay top as England rise
Spain continue at the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking following the latest round of European qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Despite a narrow 1-0 defeat to England, La Roja’s status as the No1 team on the planet remains intact. While the 2023 world champions were immovable at the summit, there […]
Kerolin one of four FIFA Series stars
The recently concluded women’s edition of the FIFA Series 2026™ saw goals flow in Abidjan, Cuiaba, Nairobi and Ratchaburi. While it was Australia that triumphed in the Kenya Series, elsewhere the hosts dazzled in winning their home editions, thanks in large part to a string of electric attacking displays. It was little surprise then that […]
The World Cup winners quiz
Every Wednesday, we’ll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as the 2026 edition in North America nears. This week, we’re testing your knowledge on World Cup winners. Can you get top marks?
Zverev: I think Germany have a good chance
Alexander Zverev knows everything about leading Germany to a major international title. The tennis star secured Olympic gold for his country at the Covid-delayed Tokyo 2020 Games, becoming the first German to lift the men’s singles title. Among the first athletes to congratulate Zverev on his historic achievement was Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. “First men‘s singles tennis gold medalist […]
Buchanan: Marsch has taken Canada to a new level
Tajon Buchanan already owns a slice of Canadian football history. Four years ago, he supplied the assist for the nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup™ goal, sending over a perfect cross for Alphonso Davies to head home against Croatia. The electric winger has his sights fixed on thrilling the country’s passionate supporters once more on the […]
World Cup wonder goals: Van Bronckhorst’s once-in-a-lifetime blockbuster
50 days to go… We’re counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by showcasing a golazo from the global finals each day. Giovanni van Bronckhorst Uruguay v Netherlands South Africa 2010 | Semi-finals Green Point Stadium, Cape Town A Dutch defender hadn’t scored in open play in the World Cup in 32 years. There […]
50 days to go: Romania’s sprinting start
Adalbert Desu took only 50 seconds to fire Romania ahead against Peru at Uruguay 1930. It remains the quickest goal a team have scored on their World Cup debut. Romania are followed by Türkiye (Suat Mamat after two minutes in 1954), Portugal (Jose Augusto after two minutes in 1966, and Chile (Carlos Vidal after three […]
Germany forward Gnabry ruled out
For Serge Gnabry, the weekend was an emotional rollercoaster. With Bayern Munich, he celebrated securing yet another Bundeslliga title; yet, shortly beforehand, the Germany forward received a bitter diagnosis. During the final training session ahead of the Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart, Gnabry suffered a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh. As a result, […]
FIFA World Cup Last-Minute Sales Phase to feature new ticket drop on 22 April
To coincide with the 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, new ticket inventory will be made available to the general public via FIFA.com/tickets from 11:00 ET/17:00 CET on Wednesday, 22 April, with tickets for all 104 matches set to go on sale. At the start of sale, tickets will be available across categories 1 to 3 […]