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Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 13 Jun 2021 © Getty Images Olivia Chance set for first Olympic Games Prominent figure in New Zealand’s midfield in recent years “To be in the Olympic Games is the dream I have always wanted.” Olivia Chance is on the verge of achieving a lifelong dream. The New Zealand midfielder has dim memories of watching the… Read More

Penultimate matchday in AFC World Cup qualifying Round 2 Several decisive encounters took place, including Malaysia-Vietnam and Kuwait-Jordan Australia claimed their ticket to Round 3 with win over Nepal FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying continued on Friday with another massive matchday as Round 2 heads towards its conclusion. Much remains up for grabs heading into the final matches, with… Read More

Penultimate matchday in AFC World Cup qualifying Round 2 Several decisive encounters took place, including Malaysia-Vietnam and Kuwait-Jordan Australia claimed their ticket to Round 3 with win over Nepal FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying continued on Friday with another massive matchday as Round 2 heads towards its conclusion. Much remains up for grabs heading into the final matches of… Read More

Three places in Concacaf’s final qualifying round up for grabs Six contenders to face off in three two-legged ties St. Kitts and Nevis and Curaçao aiming to spring further surprises With barely time to catch their breath: the six North, Central America and Caribbean zone teams that advanced to the region’s second qualifying round for the FIFA World Cup Qatar… Read More

Penultimate matchday in AFC World Cup qualifying Round 2 on Friday Several decisive encounters including Malaysia-Vietnam and Kuwait-Jordan Follow all the score updates as they happen here on FIFA.com FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying continues on Friday with another massive matchday as Round 2 heads towards its conclusion. Much remains up for grabs with seven group winners advancing (excluding… Read More

Steve Clarke led Scotland to their first major tournament in 23 years UEFA EURO 2020 campaign kicks off on Monday against Czech Republic Clarke tells FIFA.com about raising a nation’s spirits and avoiding a return to bad habits The interview went viral because it struck a chord. Ryan Christie – emotionally exhausted, tears welling, head in hands – spoke for… Read More

FIFA to visit nine Host Cities and tournament venues from 21 June Visit will be an “important and exciting step” for tournament preparation and planning Next FIFA Women’s World Cup™ to take place from 20 July to 20 August 2023 With just over two years to go until kick-off, preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will take an… Read More

Solomon Islands forced to prepare on an old basketball court for Lithuania 2021 FIFA Covid-19 Relief Plan funds have aided Solo’s preparations The Kurukuru featured in the seventh episode of Living Football Solomon Islanders live and breathe football. Five-figure crowds are common-place at the Lawson Tama Stadium – a remarkable achievement with a population of just 100,000 on the main… Read More

FIFA and the Organising Committee regret to announce that they have decided not to hold the Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup as planned, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. FIFA and the Organising Committee will continue to monitor the situation and plan next year’s annual youth tournament. Because of the epidemiological situation, it was not possible to hold the event on the… Read More

Nguyen Trong Hoang is the most capped player on the current Vietnam squad Midfielder has figured prominently in their qualifying campaign He aims to help Vietnam to maiden progression into the decisive third round Vietnam midfielder Nguyen Trong Hoang enters Friday’s penultimate game against Malaysia in Asia’s second round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™ knowing that… Read More