Doan: People are depending on me
Heading into the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ in a group containing two of the three previous champions, few gave Japan any hope of progressing ahead of Germany and Spain. But after an unforgettable fortnight not only did they advance but they did so as group winners, having downed both of their illustrious opponents by […]
Tuchel signs England extension to 2028
Thomas Tuchel has signed a contract extension to remain as England coach beyond FIFA World Cup 2026™. The new deal will see him, and his staff, remain at the helm through to UEFA EURO 2028, which England are co-hosting alongside Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. “I am very happy and proud to extend […]
Watch: The mystical Mayor outshines Maradona
Italy v Argentina Spain 1982 | Second group stage Sarria, Barcelona Attendance: 43,000 Going into the game Tickets sold out quicker than crema catalana in Barcelona’s bustling bakeries. Spain weren’t playing, but the Culers’ new darling was. Barça had just smashed the world-transfer record to sign Diego Maradona – ironically he’d outranked a man he’d […]
Cuba, Honduras and Jamaica punch U-17 World Cup tickets
Cuba, Honduras and Jamaica have become the latest teams from Concacaf to punch their tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™. The trio secured their spots at the 48-team tournament by topping their groups in the ongoing Concacaf U-17 qualifiers. Costa Rica, Haiti, Panama and USA sealed their places at the global finals […]
Concacaf quartet secure U-17 World Cup qualification
Costa Rica, Haiti, Panama and USA have punched their tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™, becoming the first four nations set to fly the Concacaf flag later this year. That quartet secured their spots at the 48-team tournament by topping their groups in the ongoing Concacaf U-17 qualifiers. Group B Panama goals: […]
The World Cup assists quiz
Every Wednesday, we’ll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme as we gear up for the 2026 edition in North America. This week, we’re testing your knowledge on World Cup assists and the men who have provided them. Can you get top marks?
Senegal at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history
Senegal are fast making a habit of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup™, having completed their very own hat-trick by securing a spot at the 2026 showpiece. The West Africans will be brimming with ambition going into the FIFA World Cup 26™ and will seek to mark this historic occasion – the first 48-team World Cup – by emulating […]
Lewandowski primed for centre stage
One of the greatest strikers of his era, Robert Lewandowski will have his sights fixed on leading Poland on the global stage once more. When the Poles enter the UEFA play-offs for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ at the end of next month, all eyes will be on the veteran; granted, this is nothing new […]
Cuba and Jamaica punch U-17 World Cup tickets
Cuba and Jamaica have become the latest teams from Concacaf to punch their tickets to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™. The duo secured their spots at the 48-team tournament by topping their groups in the ongoing Concacaf U-17 qualifiers. Costa Rica, Haiti, Panama and USA sealed their places at the global finals on […]
Everything you need to know about CAF qualifying
Dates The CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026, which will be used as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 CAF qualifiers, will be played between 17 March and 3 April 2026 in Morocco. Participating nations Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia […]