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Pablo Aimar: Messi has made us expect the unexpected
Argentina assistant coach Pablo Aimar reflects on being Lionel Messi's childhood idol, their shared journey from youth to the national team, and the recent success under Lionel Scaloni.
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Emile Mbouh shares World Cup memories with FIFA
Former Cameroon international Emile Mbouh recounts his World Cup experiences in an interview with FIFA, highlighting the 1990 quarterfinal run and the impact of Roger Milla.
Opinion
World Cup in Trump's America: The Most Multinational Tournament Ever
The 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico is set to be the most multinational tournament ever, with smaller nations benefiting from western European investment in talent production, leveling the playing field.
Teams
Cabo Verde's calm approach fuels World Cup surprise
After a historic 0-0 draw with Spain on their World Cup debut, Cabo Verde remain focused on Uruguay. Coach Bubista emphasizes unity and calmness as keys to their success, while players acknowledge the growing support but stay grounded.
Teams
World Cup 2026: Qualified and eliminated teams
Mexico and USA have secured their spots in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Mexico topped Group A with wins over South Africa and Korea Republic, while USA won Group D against Paraguay and Australia.
Matches
Van Dijk praises Netherlands' response after Sweden rout
Virgil van Dijk praised the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden at the 2026 World Cup, calling the performance 'outstanding.' The captain highlighted the team's defensive solidity and attacking quality, while also addressing the earlier draw with Japan.
Matches
Brobbey's double gives Netherlands lead in World Cup match
Brian Brobbey scored two consecutive goals to give the Netherlands the lead in a FIFA World Cup match.
Teams
Hierro: Spain's young squad has real character and flexibility
Fernando Hierro, a four-time World Cup participant with Spain, reflects on his tournament experiences and praises Luis de la Fuente's current side. He highlights their cohesion, tactical flexibility, and maturity beyond their years, making them genuine contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
News
Türkiye eliminated from 2026 World Cup after two group stage losses
Türkiye have been officially eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing both of their first two group stage matches without scoring a goal.
Matches
Eleven Players Score Multiple Goals in Single Game at 2026 World Cup
Eleven players have scored two or more goals in a single match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the tournament's offensive firepower.
Matches
Cunha double fires Brazil top and ends Haiti's hopes
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinicius Jr added a third as Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 to top Group C on goal difference, ending Haiti's World Cup hopes. Brazil now face Scotland in Miami on June 24.
Players
Quinones making his mark with Mexico at FIFA World Cup
Mexican forward Santiago Quinones is emerging as a key player for his national team during the FIFA World Cup, showcasing his skills and contributing to the team's performance.
History
FIFA World Cup's 1000th Match: A Look at Landmark Fixtures
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches its 1000th match, FIFA highlights historic milestone games, from the first matches in 1930 to centenary finals and simultaneous kick-offs.
News
FIFA Sound climbs global charts with Official World Cup 2026 Album
The Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album has surpassed 336 million streams, with Shakira and Burna Boy's 'Dai Dai' ranking 10th on Spotify's Top 50 global tracks. The album also features multiple songs in Shazam's Global Top 200 and has generated 364 million YouTube views.
Teams
Scotland fans in 'Little Scotland' cheer World Cup return
In Corby, Northamptonshire, known as 'Little Scotland' for its Scottish steelworker heritage, residents celebrate Scotland's first World Cup win in 36 years. Fans express cautious optimism for the tournament ahead, with hopes of advancing past the group stage.
Matches
Mexico 1-0 Korea Republic: Romo sends co-hosts into Round of 32
Luis Romo's second-half goal gave Mexico a 1-0 win over Korea Republic, making them the first team to advance to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The co-hosts topped Group A with a thrilling victory in Guadalajara.
Matches
David hat-trick leads Canada to first World Cup win over nine-man
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 at BC Place in Vancouver, securing the co-hosts' first FIFA World Cup victory. Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal from Mohamed Manai completed the scoring for Canada, who now sit on four points and are close to advancing to the knockout stage.
History
Van der Sar and Winter recall 1994 World Cup on FIFA Podcast
Former Netherlands teammates Edwin van der Sar and Aron Winter join the FIFA Podcast to reminisce about the 1994 World Cup in the US, their quarterfinal loss to Brazil, and the quality of players like Dennis Bergkamp.
History
Sami Al-Jaber recounts World Cup journey on FIFA Podcast
Saudi legend Sami Al-Jaber shares memories of his four World Cup appearances on The FIFA Podcast, from childhood dreams inspired by the 1986 tournament to starring in Saudi Arabia's debut finals in 1994.
Players
Messi, Rezaeian, Cornelius Lead FIFA Power Rankings After World Cup
Lionel Messi tops the Attacking rankings after a hat-trick against Algeria, while Iran's Ramin Rezaeian leads Creativity and Canada's Cornelius heads Defending in the FIFA Power Rankings for the 2026 World Cup group stage opener.