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Saad Natiq played for Iraq at the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2013 He also faced a Brazilian side containing Neymar at Rio 2016 His aim is now to help Iraq return to the World Cup after a long absence Thirty-five years have passed since Iraq debuted at the FIFA World Cup™. That team was spearheaded by the late Ahmed Radi,… Read More

Germany 2006 kicked off 15 years ago today Italy ultimately crowned champions for the fourth time The hosts’ ‘summer fairytale’ had an unhappy ending in the semi-final Between 9 June and 9 July 2006, the whole of Germany experienced an exceptional four weeks that was, as the tournament slogan put it, ‘a time to make friends’. In a break from… Read More

Panama and Canada advanced in some style with strong wins over Dominican Republic and Suriname respectively to progress at the expense of their opponents. Canucks’ forward Jonathan David was arguably the biggest performer of the matchday as his second-half hat-trick sealed victory. El Salvador outlasted Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 in another top-of-the-table meeting, while a third nation hopeful of snatching… Read More

Five matches in CONMEBOL without a win for any home teams Brazil remain top, Colombia comeback stuns Argentina South American qualifying for Qatar 2022 returns in September FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying built further momentum in South America on Tuesday with a third of the matches now having been played in the CONMEBOL region. Brazil remained perfect with victory… Read More

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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