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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

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (LOC) 06 Mar 2021 © imago images Bhaichung Bhutia is a footballing legend in India He is encouraged by the growth of women’s football in the country “Sport teaches you a way of life,” he says Bhaichung Bhutia has been synonymous with Indian football for a long time now. The Indian football legend has accumulated… Read More

Allan Okello plays in Algeria but dreams of a move to Europe He believes Uganda can reach the next FIFA World Cup They have been grouped with Mali, Kenya and Rwanda Allan Okello wasted no time in making a name for himself in the Ugandan Premier League with Kampala Capital City Authority. After joining the club’s training academy at 15,… Read More

FIFA launched for the first time a Futsal referees preparation project for a World Cup 76 potential candidates started their preparation Final appointments for the FIFA Futsal World Cup™ to be made in August 2021 The Road to Lithuania 2021 has become a reality thanks to the vision, and commitment of FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina and FIFA Director… Read More

FIFA launched for the first time a Futsal referees preparation project for a World Cup 76 potential candidates started their preparation Final appointments for the FIFA Futsal World Cup™ to be made in August 2021 The Road to Lithuania 2021 has become a reality thanks to the vision, and commitment of FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina and FIFA Director… Read More

The latest edition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Magazine Show, our monthly look at some of the top stories in the build-up to next year’s world finals, is out now and fans can watch the full episode here on FIFA.com. This week, we turn our attention to the recently-completed FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ and the myriad… Read More

Tite discusses taking one year off to study coaching He hails Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne and Roberto Mancini’s Italy He explains why facing Argentina is much more than a World Cup qualifier “Surviving for long in a country that has 200 million Seleção coaches is impossible,” summarised Luiz Felipe Scolari of what many deem the most demanding job in football.… Read More