Rossi rallies from a famine to a golden feast
Every Monday, FIFA spotlights a World Cup record. This spotlights Paolo Rossi ending an enduring drought to win the Golden Boot at Spain 1982.
Igor Cherniavskyi on backflips, nicknames & Ukraine’s goal
Igor Cherniavskyi discusses his patented celebration, Ukraine's group-stage opponents at the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup and tournament targets.
Milla on World Cup records, Spike Lee and “electric” USA
The World Cup's oldest marksman discusses that record, whether he thinks anyone will surpass him and befriending Spike Lee.
High bar for Spain’s first Olympic foray
Reigning world champions will have sights fixed on gold in maiden appearance at Women's Olympic Football Tournament.
Australia heading to Paris with high hopes
The Matildas looking to repay a nation’s faith and waltz into a first Olympics medal at Paris 2024.
Herrera: I would love to play a fourth World Cup
Mexico and Houston Dynamo midfielder Hector Herrera recalls his fondest World Cup memories and what visitors to Houston can expect in 2026.
The day Salenko went California dreaming
Every Monday, FIFA spotlights a World Cup record. This recalls Oleg Salenko outranking legends in California in 1994.
Spain set sights on ultimate Olympic prize
Santi Denia’s talented charges are out to emulate Spanish heroes of Barcelona 1992.
Evergreen Sanchez revelling in new Chile role
Ricardo Gareca's arrival at the helm of La Roja has given the veteran forward, who is on the lookout for a new club in Europe, a clearer role on and off the pitch.
Asian teams set for next step on road to FIFA World Cup 26
Eighteen remaining nations to discover who they will face on 27 June in draw for the next phase of AFC qualifying.
Saturday, 19 July , 2025