Coll’s enduring corner crown
At the 1962 FIFA World Cup Chile™, it was almost inconceivable that a player cutting their teeth at the global finals would scribe their name in the history books with a showstopping feat that is yet to be seen again on the game’s biggest stage. However, Colombian midfield maestro Marcos Coll rose to the challenge […]
Gattuso with new options for Italy’s play-off push
Freshness, freedom and renewed energy. These are among the qualities that Gennaro Gattuso will be seeking as Italy prepare for the upcoming UEFA play-offs in pursuit of qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Back-to-back play-off eliminations – against Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in 2022 – risk weighing heavily on the national team. […]
Butler on Bangladesh’s big strides and Asian Cup ambitions
When Bangladesh step on to the pitch at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in March, history will truly have been made. For the first time, the Bangladesh women’s national team will compete in Asia’s most prestigious women’s tournament – a significant milestone that also gives them an opportunity to qualify for the FIFA Women’s […]
Millar: Marsch helped me through a tough period in my life
Canada winger Liam Millar has set his sights on the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a newfound spring in his step after bouncing back from a devastating ACL injury. In October 2024, the Hull City star suffered the crippling blow which took a gruelling 11 months — both physically and mentally — to recover from. […]
Five players eyeing a late England breakthrough
Next month, Thomas Tuchel will select his final England squad before picking the 26 players who will head to the FIFA World Cup 2026™, as the Three Lions tackle friendlies with Uruguay and Japan. With March signalling his final chance to have a look at his options, we’ve taken a look at five players who […]
Dunn: It felt like the perfect moment to retire
Crystal Dunn has cemented her legacy as one of the most selfless stars to have competed for the all-conquering USA national team, an attacking player by nature who put her personal ambitions aside for the greater good to become a FIFA Women’s World Cup™ winner and Olympic champion as a full-back. The 33-year-old, who recently […]
FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola visits France, Morocco, Spain and more
The sixth FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola continued with late January and early February visits to Indonesia, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire, among other countries. After getting under way in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 3 January, the iconic prize has been recently seen by eager supporters in Morocco, Portugal, Spain, […]
Photos: Happy heroes in their victims’ shirts
TICKETS Marc Baecke Spain 1982 | Group stage Camp Nou, Barcelona The left-back was infallible against Mario Kempes, Diego Maradona and Co in the tournament’s opening match. Baecke and the Belgians celebrated one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history in white and blue stripes. Faouzi Mansouri Spain 1982 | Group stage El Molinon, […]
Sundhage named Haiti women’s coach
Former Sweden and USA coach Pia Sundhage has been tasked with guiding Haiti to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ in an unexpected return to the international stage. Sundhage, who replaces Malou Quignette in the role, was most recently in charge of Switzerland. The announcement came on her 66th birthday on Friday. The veteran […]
Gattuso with new options for Italy’s play-off push
Freshness, freedom and renewed energy. These are among the qualities that Gennaro Gattuso will be seeking as Italy prepare for the upcoming UEFA play-offs in pursuit of qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Back-to-back play-off eliminations – against Sweden in 2018 and North Macedonia in 2022 – risk weighing heavily on the national team. […]