South America’s breakout starlets
Standing out as a South American footballer is no mean feat, especially when you are just starting out. In these scenarios, finding the right coach or set-up that truly brings out the best in you is paramount. Even so, the continent has been renowned for developing major talents for several decades. The region lives and […]
Footballers who could emulate their fathers
Mazinho and Thiago are among them. So, too, are the Alonsos, Djorkaeffs, Forlans, Maldinis, Reynas, Schmeichels and Thurams. Overall, 27 father and sons have played in the FIFA World Cup™. That figure is sure to increase in North America in six months’ time. FIFA spotlights the duos set to hike the haul. Gregg Berhalter Participations: […]
Youngest goalscorers in FIFA World Cup history
1st) Pele – 17 years & 239 days 2nd) Manuel Rosas – 18 years & 93 days 3rd) Gavi – 18 years & 110 days 4th) Michael Owen – 18 years & 190 days 5th) Nicolae Kovacs – 18 years & 197 days 6th) Dmitri Sychev – 18 years & 231 days 7th) Lionel Messi […]
Attia: Egypt’s squad has outstanding talent
In the world of football, there are players who steal the spotlight by scoring goals. Others set the rhythm, keeping the side together on the pitch, and Marwan Attia is undoubtedly one of those maestros. Behind his composed exterior is the soul of a warrior, and with feet that rarely err in dictating the tempo, […]
World Ranking’s top performers of 2025
Spain will end the year top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2013 following the final update of 2025. It’s the seventh time La Roja have finished the year as planet football’s side to beat, a figure only bettered by Brazil who have managed it on 13 occasions. While Luis […]
FIFA’s 2025 tournaments in photos
Guatemala’s goalscoring god The first tournament of the year didn’t come until May, but it was certainly worth the wait. Guatemala clinched their maiden FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ win with a 4-3 success over hosts Seychelles, with Manuel Gonzalez netting all four. Sealing the seventh Brazilian beach soccer had been chasing a sixth star […]
Twelve players who shot to stardom in 2025
As is the case every year, football saw the emergence of some huge talents in 2025. If they go on to live up to the lofty standards they have already set, these players could well dominate the global stage over the next decade or so. With tournaments such as the inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World […]
Concacaf’s 2025: A year in review
It was another spectacular year of football in the Concacaf region in 2025 both at the club and national team level. Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ saw three teams – Curaçao, Haiti and Panama – punch their ticket to the global showpiece, while Jamaica and Suriname progressed to next March’s FIFA Play-off Tournament. […]
Attia: Egypt’s squad has outstanding talent
In the world of football, there are players who steal the spotlight by scoring goals. Others set the rhythm, keeping the side together on the pitch, and Marwan Attia is undoubtedly one of those maestros. Behind his composed exterior is the soul of a warrior, and with feet that rarely err in dictating the tempo, […]
World Ranking’s top performers of 2025
Spain will end the year top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2013 following the final update of 2025. It’s the seventh time La Roja have finished the year as planet football’s side to beat, a figure only bettered by Brazil who have managed it on 13 occasions. While Luis […]