Category: Sports

Futsal legend Falcao turns 44 today Two-time World Cup-winner considered one of the best-ever futsal players FIFA.com brings you four numbers to celebrate his 44th birthday Ever come across Alessandro Rosa Vieira? Probably not, but when you hear the name Falcao, you know who we are talking about. The world-famous Brazilian – he of the no-look passes, rainbow flicks, crazy… Read More

A video support system for referees will be used at a FIFA Futsal World Cup™ for the first time The system will comprise a review operator and a pitchside screen for referees The technology has been tested in several top futsal leagues History will be made at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™, which will be played from 12… Read More

FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights in the Netherlands to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™. The 2023 edition of the event will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and will take place from 20 July to 20 August 2023. The tender process will allow FIFA to select the media companies that are… Read More

It’s crunch time in Concacaf FIFA World Cup qualifying Round 1 comes to a thrilling conclusion; only group winners move on South American qualifying continues as Messi and Co visit Colombia There are several do-or-die contests taking place across the Concacaf region as Round 1 of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying reaches a conclusion. El Salvador, Antigua and Barbuda… Read More

Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 08 Jun 2021 © Getty Images Caroline Seger is poised to become the most-capped player in European history Sweden captain also preparing for a fourth Women’s Olympic Football Tournament She told FIFA.com about career highlights and beating the all-conquering USWNT Caroline Seger stands on the verge of history. Over the next week, the Sweden skipper will… Read More

Men’s Olympic Football Tournament (FIFA.com) 07 Jun 2021 © Getty Images Germany crowned UEFA Under-21 Championship winners Perfect warm-up for the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020 Spain go out in the semis, France disappoint and Romania impress The 2021 UEFA Under-21 Championship came to an end on Sunday, with Germany defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final. The tournament provided… Read More

Manuel Neuer won his 100th international cap on Monday 7 June 2021 He lifted the World Cup Trophy with Germany in 2014 The 35-year-old national team captain is not hanging up his gloves any time soon On 2 June 2009 Germany took on the United Arab Emirates at the Al-Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. Standing between the posts was one of… Read More

Round 2 of Asia World Cup qualifiers continued today Eight group winners and four best runners-up will advance to the third round Syria advanced to next round after taking unassailable lead in Group A The road to Qatar 2022 in Asia is at a crucial juncture as Round 2 nears its conclusion. The eight group winners and four best runners-up… Read More

See also South America Qualifiers: Results | Standings The big match Colombia-Argentina, Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez (Barranquilla) Buoyed by a comprehensive win in Peru, sixth-placed Colombia will not be lacking in confidence when they take on unbeaten Argentina, who lie second. Victory here will move the Colombians right into contention. Though the goals have dried up for their strikers, Reinaldo… Read More