Qatar 2025 in stats
84,517 A record attendance of 84,517 watched Morocco’s final victory over Jordan at Lusail Stadium. The Atlas Lions had been involved when the previous record was broken during the groups, with 78,131 people turning out for their victory over Saudi Arabia on Matchday 8. 498 It took a staggering 498 minutes for an opposition player […]
Czechia appoint Koubek for World Cup push
Veteran coach Miroslav Koubek has been tasked with leading Czechia to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The 74-year-old, who has been given a two-and-a-half-year contract, has been brought in by the Czech Football Association ahead of the crunch UEFA Play-off clash with the Republic of Ireland on 26 March. Should the Czechs beat Ireland at Slavia Prague’s Fortuna Arena, […]
Brazil and Scotland ready to renew historic rivalry
There was a real sense of déjà vu when Brazil and Scotland were paired at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw. The two sides’ Group C clash at Miami Stadium on 24 June will incredibly mark the fifth time they have met in the group phase. It will be the joint-most played fixture at […]
Ruiz inspires Costa Rican rapture in Recife
Italy 0-1 Costa Rica Brazil 2014 | Group stage Arena de Pernambuco, Recife Attendance: 40,285 Costa Rica goal: Ruiz (44) Teams Coach: Cesare Prandelli Starting XI: Gianluigi Buffon; Matteo Darmian, Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini, Ignazio Abate; Antonio Candreva, Daniele De Rossi, Andrea Pirlo, Thiago Motta, Claudio Marchisio; Mario Balotelli Substitutions: Antonio Cassano for Motta (46), […]
Dembele’s golden year
When the time comes to call time on his playing career, Ousmane Dembele would be forgiven for being particularly misty-eyed when he reflects on a 2024/25 season in which he was firing on all cylinders. Following a positional switch that sparked a transformation on the pitch, in a matter of months the versatile Frenchman emerged […]
Hamdallah has last word as Morocco clinch epic final
The FIFA Arab Cup™ ended on the highest of notes as Morocco fought back to defeat Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final in front of a capacity crowd at Lusail Stadium. It was another spectacular decider at the venue which staged the epic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final. Oussama Tannane gave Morocco the lead […]
An unforgettable 2025 for Flamengo
After going behind to Paris Saint-Germain, Flamengo managed to get back on level terms but were ultimately beaten on penalties in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™. Although their defeat in spot kicks stings, it does nothing to diminish their achievements in what has been one of the most successful seasons in the […]
Watch: A fresh take on a final for the ages
The thrills, spills, twists and turns served up by Argentina and France in their FIFA World Cup™ final showdown on 18 December 2022 are already the stuff of legend. In the iconic Lusail Stadium, just outside the Qatari capital of Doha, the two giants of the global game served up a match for the ages. Despite the […]
Hrimat leads Arab Cup award winners
After close to three weeks of action, 31 matches, 77 goals and more than one million spectators, Morocco were crowned FIFA Arab Cup™ kings as they took down Jordan 3-2 in extra-time of a final fit for the ages. The Atlas scored within the first five minutes of their opening match and didn’t lose a […]
Ibrahim: There is nowhere like Zakho
Ahmed Ibrahim is Iraq’s sixth-highest appearance maker, having featured 118 times for his nation. He’s won countless league titles, cups and individual honours and has played all over the world. As he tells FIFA though, he’s never seen anything like the support he receives at his current club, Zakho SC. “I’ve played everywhere, in UAE, […]