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Pele, then 17, photographed with the Trophy he won for the first time in 1958 He would triumph again in 1962 and 1970, setting a tournament record Father’s tears following 1950 Final loss led to an unlikely promise being fulfilled Pele was just nine years old when Brazil lost the 1950 FIFA World Cup™ Final to Uruguay. “It was the… Read More

Sweden ended 24-year jinx in France 2019 quarter-finals Sofia Jakobsson recalls the match against Germany The Swede played a major role in her team’s success Sweden versus Germany is a classic fixture in women’s football. The two opponents have faced off 30 times so far, with the Germans emerging victorious on an incredible 21 occasions. Yet this was not the… Read More

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, FIFA Digital’s #WorldCupAtHome campaign has brought football fans around the globe classic games in full, extended highlights and documentaries, while also giving its social media platforms a breath-taking 1970s makeover to mark 50 years since the 1970 FIFA World Cup Mexico™. Now, the next phase of #WorldCupAtHome is ready to be unveiled: Italy… Read More

Tostao explains why he had to nutmeg Bobby Moore at Mexico 1970 He reveals he played the last 20 minutes of the Final crying Tostao juxtaposes Maradona, Messi and Cristiano with Pele “I had been involved in countless retinal detachment surgeries,” said ophthalmologist Alice R. McPherson, MD. “The first question was always, ‘Will I get my sight back?’ This gentleman’s… Read More

Joan an Oumari discusses playing alongside Messrs Iniesta, Podolski and Villa The defender assesses Lebanon’s Qatar 2022 qualifying hopes He targets a draw against Korea Republic Lebanese defender Joan an Oumari never imagined that his move to Japan in 2018 would be the opportunity of a lifetime. He has added new experiences to the ones he had in Germany, United… Read More

Roger Milla wrote his name into FIFA World Cup™ history 26 years ago today Cameroon’s meeting with Russia at USA 1994 saw more than one record broken Milla told FIFA.com about that match and reflected on his incredible career When he came on against Russia in his side’s final group match at the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA™ – played… Read More

Christine Sinclair discusses becoming international football’s all-time top scorer The Canada icon had an “emotional breakdown” when she won an Olympic medal She hails Jordyn Huitema, Julie Ertz, Becky Sauerbrunn, Tobin Heath and Lindsey Horan ‘Cause you may not believe That, baby, I’m relieved The Michael Buble lyrics on It’s a Beautiful Day summed up how a fellow Burnaby, British… Read More

Six years ago today, Algeria reached the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time, having exited the global showpiece at the group phase in 1982, 1986, and 2010. The Desert Foxes entered the tournament in Brazil with a young, yet strong squad that Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodzic had assembled in his three years at the helm,… Read More

David Platt celebrates 119th-minute winner against Belgium today in 1990 The goal transformed the midfielder’s career “It was just one of life’s rare perfect moments” For David Platt, England’s Round of 16 meeting with Belgium at Italy 1990 was a life-changing, career-defining encounter. The then Aston Villa midfielder was the youngest member of England’s squad and came into the match… Read More

Ukraine beat Switzerland 3-0 on penalties today in 2006 Swiss were first team to fail to score in a World Cup shootout Ukrainians reached the quarter-finals in their tournament debut The Round of 16 encounter between Ukraine and Switzerland at Germany 2006 will not feature on any compilation of classic matches. So dreary was the action in Cologne, in fact,… Read More