USA icon Dunn announces retirement

Crystal Dunn has announced her retirement following an iconic career during which she helped USA win the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ and Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024. The 33-year-old utility player, who most recently played for Paris Saint-Germain, disclosed in a social media post that she wanted to spend more time with […]

Mexico City hits high notes with its Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Sonic ID

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is expected to hit the highest of notes, from the sounds of jubilant fans in stadiums and sublime skills of the greatest players in the world to the historic first half-time show at the final in New York New Jersey Stadium. And the diversity and creativity of the global showpiece […]

How Concacaf sides have fared in play-offs

The battle for the final spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ takes place in late March, with two places to be determined in the FIFA Play-off Tournament. Concacaf sides Jamaica and Suriname will attempt to give the region eight teams in this year’s global showpiece, joining co-hosts Canada, Mexico and USA, along with qualifiers […]

Predict Women’s Champions Cup semi-finals with Fives to win points in the Play Zone

A new Fives gameweek means five new fascinating fixtures to predict for players looking to boost their Play Zone points tally. This week, games come from the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, taking place in London, and clashes from across the UEFA Champions League. Get your guesses in today and prove your prediction skills against […]

Frustrated Gotham stars out to secure bronze

Gotham FC came into their FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ semi-final aware of the threat SC Corinthians posed, but confident of victory and a place in the Emirates Stadium decider. The Bats, after all, are reigning domestic and continental champions, and were unbeaten in all ten matches they’ve played against non-NWSL opposition. Juan Carlos Amoros’ side […]

The World Cup coaches quiz

Every Wednesday, we’ll provide a ten-question quiz on a specific FIFA World Cup™ theme, as the 2026 edition in North America comes into view. This week, we’re testing your knowledge on the men who have led their team to the finals. Can you get top marks?

Squad depth key as Arsenal target intercontinental glory

In the Cambridge dictionary, the word ‘arsenal’ is defined as “a collection of weapons”. The Gunners frontline most certainly lived up to that billing as they put ASFAR to the sword in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ semi-finals. A whirlwind opening 41 minutes saw two of their front three net through Stina Blackstenius and […]

Germany at the FIFA World Cup: Team profile and history

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States will be Germany’s 19th consecutive World Cup and their 21st overall. Germany have lifted the trophy four times and hold the record for the most quarter-final appearances with eight, but failed to make it past the group stage in both 2018 and 2022. […]

Zanotti strike sends Corinthians into final

Corinthians booked their place in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026™ final following a 1-0 victory over Gotham FC. They’ll take on either Arsenal Women FC or ASFAR at Arsenal Stadium on Sunday. FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Semi-Final Gotham FC 0-1 SC Corinthians Corinthians goal: Zanotti (83) Gotham started the brighter of the two sides […]

Zanotti: I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time

And Gabi Zanotti came through!  Nothing seems able to impede the 40-year-old SC Corinthians icon. Yet no one would blame her for slowing down, having won everything since returning to Brazilian football in 2018: the Campeonato Brasileiro seven times, the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores five times, the Campeonato Paulista four times and the Supercopa do Brasil three times.  It was the Timão’s latest continental […]