Joachim and Luxembourg raising their sights
Not too long ago, Sweden would have headed to Luxembourg fully expecting to come away with all three…
Several football associations sanctioned after discriminatory and unsporting conduct of fans
FIFA can today confirm sanctions imposed on several football associations for the discriminatory and unsporting conduct of fans…
Titans clash in Turin as European campaign hots up
After competing in an opening round of fixtures in September, European nations are readying themselves for the second…
Backe: Rivals Iceland an inspiration to Finland
When Finland face Iceland on Thursday, they will be going up against not only opponents, but role models.…
African rivals set for group-stage challenge
For the 20 remaining teams in the CAF qualifying campaign, the journey to the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
South American rivals seek to break deadlock
With the ninth round of fixtures of the South American qualifying tournament for the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
Asian underdogs out to avenge past defeats
Asia's big four - the quartet that represented the continent at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ -…
Choi: Patriotism makes Korea Republic stronger
Korea Republic face a tough battle at home in Thursday's matchday three of Asia's third qualifying round for…
Celina: I want to captain Kosovo at a World Cup
Friday 13 May 2016 is a date Bersant Celina will never forget. Not long after the exciting midfield…
Gomes: Cape Verde Islands will fight all the way
One of Africa’s smaller nations, Cape Verde Islands has a population of a little more than half a…
Ekaterinburg Arena prepares for a new life
As the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ draws ever nearer, construction on all the tournament's stadiums continues apace.…
Keita ready to back up his bravado
Born on the streets of Conakry in Guinea, Naby Keita is on a determined journey to become one…
Iguma: We’re not the best but we have belief
In February 1994, two years before American singer R. Kelly released his famous track I Believe I Can…
Fontaine’s record 13-goal haul
Held aloft by his team-mates after the final whistle, France’s Just Fontaine had achieved something truly remarkable. The…
When the mascots came to life in London
The designers of the prospective mascots for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ recently had a unique chance…
Kasperczak: There are no minnows in Africa
Held on 24 June and streamed live on , the draw for the African qualifying competition for the…
Volga, space, sky and even hills: what to see and do in Samara
A key venue at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, the 45,000-seater Samara Arena will feature group-stage matches…
Football tricks on the largest screen in the world
Imagine a screen measuring 40,000m² in total on one of Moscow's most recognisable buildings. This is exactly what…
Cat, tiger and wolf unveiled: 2018 mascot race is on
The campaign to decide which character becomes the Official Mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ reached its…
Maradona’s Seleção switch
The face is famous. So too is the shirt. Seeing them together is, however, more than a little…
Vesnina: Sea, mountains and football in Sochi
The city of Sochi is certainly not lacking in sporting pedigree. Not only will it host games at…
Asia’s newest stars grabbing headlines
History proves that Asian qualifying for the FIFA World Cup™ has provided a platform for the continent's brightest…
Tatar cuisine: What to eat in Kazan
continues its culinary journey around the Host Cities of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. On the menu…
Ruiz: I can look back with happiness
Farewells come in many shapes and sizes: happy, sad, bitter, forgettable and, in the case of Guatemala international…
Aspiring volunteers from across the world eager for Russian experience
Going to a large international tournament where your country is participating is the dream of any football fan.…
Joy and pain as Rivera settles Game of the Century
Think of the 1970 FIFA World Cup™ and the Azteca Stadium and you will doubtless picture Brazil’s fantastic,…