Category: Sports

New Zealand Football hosting local Female Coach Mentorship Programme Well-known names, including international Katie Duncan, among 2021 participants Opportunity to alter perceptions and create role models ahead of 2023 World Cup Despite some incremental change over the past decade, the world of football coaching has largely been dominated by men. Just three females were in senior coaching roles at the… Read More

Are you interested in new experiences and meeting new people? Do you want to learn more about futsal? If so, volunteering at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™ is for you! We are actively recruiting volunteers for this tournament, which will take place from 12 September to 3 October 2021 in Kaunas, Vilnus and Klaipeda. We are seeking volunteers… Read More

Venezuela and Santos’ Yeferson Soteldo speaks exclusively with FIFA.com The diminutive midfielder gained global attention at the 2017 U-20 World Cup He talks about his challenging upbringing, Messi’s influence on him and much more The Venezuelan Yeferson Soteldo is one of the most electrifying players competing in South America today, and while he may be only 1.58m (5’2) tall, it… Read More

Joachim Low set to stand down following UEFA EURO 2020 Low led Germany at three FIFA World Cups, including famous Brazil 2014 win “I am taking this step consciously, full of pride and with huge gratitude” Joachim Low, architect of Germany’s memorable 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ win, has announced he will end his record-breaking national team tenure after this… Read More

Fiji begins new national women’s league this weekend National team reached new heights during France 2019 qualifying FIFA-supported league a boost for national team ahead of 2023 qualifiers For many, Fiji conjures soothing images of palm trees, golden beaches and idyllic warm waters. That tropical paradise can indeed be found, but the Melanesian nation has also boasts a surprisingly strong… Read More

FIFA can confirm that following discussions with our South American Member Associations in conjunction with CONMEBOL and taking into consideration the existing volatility around travel and quarantine restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has decided to postpone the South American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ that were due to be played in March 2021. Details on… Read More