Neto: Portugal will aim to win Confederations Cup
Portugal's national team enjoyed its finest moment this summer in beating host nation France in the UEFA EURO…
Ecuador's flag bearers, a story of joy
On 16 April Ecuador suffered one of the worst natural disasters in its entire history. On the north…
New transport ring unites football venues in Moscow
There have been several significant developments across the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Host Cities: Sochi's surge in…
Lopetegui: We expect the team to meet every challenge
The day after turning 50, Julen Lopetegui admitted to having slept little and to feeling butterflies in his…
Operational planning tour identifies key priorities for Host Cities
September 2016 sees the programme of visits to 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ stadiums reach one more milestone,…
Promes: The Netherlands have turned a page
"They were the worst days of my career. Everything fell to pieces in a single day," said Quincy…
Duarte: Burkina Faso can reach Russia
Burkina Faso have not forgotten their defeat to Algeria in Blida, when a solitary strike from Madjid Bougherra…
Interviews begin for 2017 and 2018 volunteers
“Today I've taken one step closer to fulfilling my dream,” 17-year old Roman Dvoinikov revealed. As soon as…
When the world fell in love with Leonidas
While much about the FIFA World Cup™ has changed and developed over the decades, its capacity to produce…
All hail Ruiz, the record breaker
Carlos Ruiz will always remember 6 September 2016. After all, how could the Guatemalan forget the day on…
Arshavin: Cherchesov is the ideal choice
When Andrei Arshavin signed a contract for Kazakhstan's FC Kairat in March this year, many thought he was…
Records fall across the globe
A kid making national history in Kingstown and a veteran making global history in Guatemala City highlight ’s…
Uruguay back on top, Brazil on the rise
THE DAY REPLAYED: Uruguay eased to victory over Paraguay and made the most of Argentina’s draw in Venezuela…
USA, Honduras complete Hex
THE DAY REPLAYED – USA and Honduras both stamped their tickets on Tuesday night to complete the field…
EURO finalists disappoint as Belgium and Greece dominate
THE DAY REPLAYED – On Tuesday evening, several of the final ten matches in the first round of…
Trio stay perfect as Japan bounce back
Three sides stood out on Matchday 2 of Asia's third qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup…
Two tickets left in CONCACAF scrap
The final matchday of CONCACAF’s semi-final round of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is upon…
Stars, penalties and parity
THE DAY REPLAYED - A galloping Welshman proved unplayable. Two goalkeepers proved infallible. A few Spaniards proved goal-thirsty.…
Russia 2018 volunteer programme hits 100,000 applications
Applications from individuals wishing to become volunteers at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World…
Embolo: Switzerland and the national team are everything to me
While Switzerland may be a relatively small nation in the heart of Europe, it has become renowned for…
In-form Yoon inspired by Korean icon
Since former captain Park Jisung retiring from international football in 2011, it seems that a dynamic presence has…
Alfa-Bank unveiled as first-ever Regional Supporter for the FIFA World Cup™
Russia’s Alfa-Bank was announced today as the first FIFA World Cup Regional Supporter during an event in Moscow,…
Del Bosque: I've fulfilled my duty to Spanish football
In 2008 he took over a team that had just reached the pinnacle of European football and within…
Mooy enjoying renaissance on road to Russia
Midway through the 2014/15 Australian A-League season, the nation came to a standstill as the AFC Asian Cup…
Samara's football on the rise
"The spirit of football is alive in this city", says Frank Vercauteren, head coach of Samara-based club Krylya…
Russian airports prepare to welcome the world
Airports often act as a country’s front door, serving as they do as the first point of contact…