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Rigobert Song discusses his FIFA World Cup experiences “Roger Milla is a monumental player,” he says Song assesses Cameroon’s hopes of Qatar 2022 qualification Rigobert Song was only 17 when he played in his first FIFA World Cup™ at USA 1994. Four years after watching Cameroon’s epic run to the Italy 1990 quarter-finals on television, the teenager found himself lining… Read More

Concacaf preliminary draw to take place on Wednesday, 19 August (19:00 CET) 35 member associations in North, Central America and the Caribbean to learn qualification pathway towards FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Preliminary draw to be streamed live on FIFA.com The qualification pathway for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ in North, Central America and the Caribbean will take shape… Read More

Gorgeous goals were one of Dennis Bergkamp’s great specialities – and that was certainly the case at the FIFA World Cup™. In this, the fourth instalment of ‘The Very Best’ YouTube series, FIFA looks at the Dutchman’s exploits at France 1998. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the glorious sight of a true master at work. Read More

Christie Pearce Rampone holds record for most medals in Olympic football history She chats with FIFA.com about her stand-out memories from each tournament Be All In, a book she has co-written, will be available this month Christie Pearce Rampone stands alone at the top of the all-time medals podium in Olympic Football Tournament history – men’s or women’s – with… Read More

Shanice van de Sanden recalls her “crazy” path into football She discusses Lyon’s quest for another two trophies this month 2023 “will be sick” says the Netherlands attacker When she dances, every member of the Oranjeleeuwinnen pride dances. When she smiles, the whole room smiles with her. And when she’s not at the office sporting an all-orange or all-white uniform,… Read More

Jung Wooyoung took part in Russia 2018, where Korea Republic beat Germany Midfielder wants to lead Al Sadd to continental glory He believes Qatar 2022 will be a great experience for everyone Korea Republic enjoyed something of a fairy tale summer when it co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™. The tournament, at which the Taegeuk Warriors finished a very… Read More

Jung Wooyoung took part in Russia 2018, where Korea Republic beat Germany Midfielder wants to lead Al Sadd to continental glory He believes Qatar 2022 will be a great experience for everyone Korea Republic enjoyed something of a fairy tale summer when it co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™. The tournament, at which the Taegeuk Warriors finished a very… Read More

Ongoing unrest in Libya harming football in the country Local league suspended for 18 months, national team play home games abroad Zakaria Al Harash says country still up to the challenge of World Cup qualifiers The ongoing fighting and instability in Libya has led to a suspension of domestic football for the last 18 months and the national team having… Read More

Doan Van Hau recently returned home from a one-year spell with SC Heerenveen Defender part of Vietnam’s young golden generation Vietnam on track to reach decisive round of World Cup qualifiers for first time Three-time Youth Player of the Year in Vietnam, 2018 AFF Championship winner, 2018 AFC U-23 Championship silver medal, participant in nation’s groundbreaking 2017 FIFA U-20 World… Read More

England’s scapegoat at France 1998. Their hero at Korea/Japan 2002. When David Beckham came up against Argentina four years after being sent off at the FIFA World Cup™, the Three Lions icon was determined to put the record straight. Travel back to 2002 in the latest in FIFA TV’s ‘Mesmerising Moments’ YouTube series and enjoy a perfectly scripted goal from… Read More