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Guinea have never graced the FIFA World Cup Syli Nationale are in a qualifying group with Morocco, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau Coach Didier Six assesses their chances of making history Guinea’s youth teams have competed on the world stage on multiple occasions, participating at the FIFA U-20 World Cup twice (Japan 1979 and Korea Republic 2017) and no fewer than four… Read More

Martin Stocklasa has made history FIFA.com speaks with Liechtenstein’s new head coach World Cup qualification begins later this month against teams including Germany On 3 December 2020, the Liechtenstein Football Association made history not on the pitch but off it, as Martin Stocklasa became the first Liechtensteiner to coach the national team. “Getting the opportunity to coach a national side… Read More

Jean-Pierre Nsame named Swiss championship Player of the Year for last two seasons The constantly improving Cameroonian has scored 33 goals in 38 matches in 2020 He hopes to be judged on his performances and finally get his chance with the Indomitable Lions Robert Lewandowski, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Ciro Immobile are the only players in the world to… Read More

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

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