Asians soar as Colombia go outright sixth
Afghanistan rocketed 48 places into their highest-ever position on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as India and Sri Lanka also made significant progress, while Colombia broke clear of Portugal.
View ArticleAdditional transparency for better development
The latest meeting of the FIFA Development Committee met this week approving numerous development projects across the globe, as well as establishing new rules in order to bring about even further...
View ArticleFIFA’s investment in Afghanistan pays-off
An impressive climb in the latest Ranking, a consistent increase in registered players, a newly created football league and a wider recognition for women’s football stand out amid Afghanistan’s...
View ArticleCroatia and Ecuador on the up
The April edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees movement within the top ten, as Ecuador enter for the first time and Croatia climb to their highest position since 1998.
View ArticleUSA hold top spot, Germany stationary
The August edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking has been mainly shaped by the Women’s EURO 2013 in Sweden, but USA maintain their hold of top spot ahead tournament winners Germany.
View ArticleFIFA to implement first Goal project in Indonesia
The FIFA Development Committee have outlined 27 new Goal projects to be implemented around the world, including the first to be planned for Indonesia, as well as 16 Performance schemes outlined to take...
View ArticleFootball fever gripping Afghanistan
FIFA.com reports from Afghanistan, where a successful Afghan Premier League campaign, ever-improving national sides and the support of FIFA are boosting the beautiful game.
View ArticlePortugal and Brazil return to top ten
Portugal and Brazil have climbed to fifth and tenth respectively on the global ladder, while disappointing friendly results have contributed to Belgium and England falling from the top ten.
View ArticleFIFA invests USD 200 million in football development in 2013
Activities involving all 209 member associations, landmark initiatives in Somalia, Afghanistan and Palestine, and an overall investment of USD 200 million are some of the key features of FIFA’s...
View ArticleEngland, Egypt and Panama climb
Uruguay, England and Egypt moved sixth, 12th and 26th on the global ladder respectively, while Afghanistan and Panama reached their highest-ever positions.
View ArticleFIFA celebrates first International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
FIFA joins with the international sporting community and the United Nations to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
View ArticlePortugal go third, Greece and Scotland soar
Portugal, Colombia and Uruguay climbed to third, fourth and fifth on the global ladder, while Greece returned to the top ten, Scotland leapt 15 places and two sides reached personal-best positions.
View ArticleColourful Nadim forges her own path to success
Ahead of the upcoming NWSL season, FIFA.com speaks with charismatic Sky Blue FC striker Nadia Nadim about being a role-model for Muslim players, her unique back-story and that headband.
View ArticleFIFA programmes boost Afghan football
Afghan football has been boosted by new headquarters, an indoor futsal hall and a beach soccer pitch thanks to FIFA’s Goal and Challenger programmes.
View ArticleTalismanic Arezou's high hopes for Afghanistan
Afghanistan striker Balal Arezou has high aspirations for his country's success in southern Asia, and FIFA.com recently caught up with the talismanic goal scorer to discuss the progress and development...
View ArticleAmiri: Football brings Afghans together
Captain Zohib Amiri chats to FIFA.com about Afghanistan hosting an international for the first time in a decade, their 3-0 victory over Pakistan, how football unites the country and their FIFA World...
View ArticleAhmadi reaping rewards for bravery
FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Afghanistan international Sandjar Ahmadi, whose brave decision paved the way for him to fulfil his dream of becoming a professional footballer.
View ArticleAn American’s Afghan odyssey
Nick Pugliese took an unlikely road to Kabul, where he became the first American to play professional football in war-torn Afghanistan. FIFA.com talks to him about his journey of discovery in a faraway...
View ArticleFaqiryar: A real football fairytale
Afghanistan goalkeeper Mansur Faqiryar speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about how his side's South Asia Football Federation Cup win brought the country together, and his hopes for footballing development...
View ArticlePhilippines, Palestine set up decider
Philippines and Palestine are through to their maiden AFC Challenge Cup final leaving them one step away from unprecedented qualification to the AFC Asian Cup.
View ArticleSkeledzic: Afghan job my greatest challenge
Slaven Skeledzic speaks to FIFA.com about his excitement at becoming Afghanistan's new national team coach and his vision for the nation's football future.
View ArticleFamiliar trio head up Asian contenders
Five days of action in Doha produced countless thrilling matches and an avalanche of goals but when the dust settled it was three familiar names in Iran, Japan and United Arab Emirates who had won...
View ArticleChetri shines as India retain crown
With striker Sunil Chetri at the fore, India once again proved themselves kings of their region, but the 2011 edition of the SAFF Championship will also be remembered for Afghanistan’s historic progress.
View ArticleNew hope for Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, where women suffered discrimination for many years, playing football is one of an increasing number of rights they now enjoy - as FIFA.com reveals in this latest edition of Video of the...
View ArticleWhat is international football’s biggest rivalry?
FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.
View ArticleA month of FIFA development: October 2012
FIFA.com brings you our monthly round-up of the most recent development projects and events during October.
View ArticleLali: Football can achieve great things
After three decades of war and ethnic struggles, Afghanistan is now looking to football as a way of uniting people, as former international Ali Askar Lali explains to FIFA.com.
View ArticleBlatter: Football must bring people together
Addressing the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala audience and the innumerable people watching around the world, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter discussed the fight against racism and what makes a champion.
View ArticleAfghanistan embrace new dawn
A victory over Sri Lanka helped Afghanistan climb ten places to 164th - their highest-ever position - on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
View ArticleAfghan star Hadid astride two worlds
FIFA.com tells the remarkable story of striker Mustafa Hadid, who plays international football for Afghanistan despite being an amateur and plying his trade in the fifth tier of German football.
View ArticleFIFA awards further TV rights for 2015-2022
The FIFA Executive Committee has decided on sales and distribution of FIFA media rights between 2015 and 2022 in Australia, Canada and the Caribbean, and awarded the sales representation for selected...
View ArticleAsian giants face challenge in Doha
The Qatari capital Doha is set to host the AFC qualifiers for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Tahiti 2013, as teams hope for one of the three tickets to the event in September. FIFA.com previews the...
View ArticleIran cruise to second Asian title on sand
Iran underlined their pedigree as the top-ranked side in Asia by claiming their second AFC Beach Soccer Championship title on Saturday. FIFA.com rounds up all the action from seven days of competition...
View ArticleSixteen hopefuls embark on Brazil path
Asia's lowest-ranked teams are set to begin continental qualifying for the 2014 tournament, with Sri Lanka-Philippines, Bangladesh-Pakistan and Malaysia-Chinese Taipei among the most appetising matches...
View ArticlePreliminary journey kicks off in Asia
The first round of qualifying for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ kicked off in Asia on Wednesday, with Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh convincing in their respective openers. FIFA.com reviews all the...
View ArticleStern tests for Asian hopefuls
The chance to mix with Asia's big guns is up for grabs this weekend, with 16 of the continent's minnows battling it out in the second legs of the preliminary qualifying round.
View ArticleFavourites progress as stars shine
The first round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil has been completed, seeing a barrel-load of goals scored around Asia, with the likes of big-guns Vietnam being joined by first-time...
View ArticleA historic day for Palestinian football
Palestinian football took major step in its development as a footballing nation, after it hosted its first ever FIFA World Cup™ qualifier, where they drew 1-1 with Afghanistan.
View ArticleGuam train continues as Japan, Iran blush
Guam and the Philippines continued their fairytale starts to Asian Zone qualifying on Matchday 2, while Japan and Iran were held to unforeseen draws and two teams recorded 6-0 wins.
View ArticleWorld Cup qualifying: the story so far
With the Preliminary Draw set to take centre stage this week, we look back at the first steps on the road to Russia 2018, with 76 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches having already been played across...
View ArticleDrubbings, upsets and goal sprees
Regional favourites underlined their dominance on Matchday 3 of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying in Asia. FIFA.com reviews all the action across the continent.
View ArticleNew names making waves in Asia
FIFA.com takes a look at five Asian nations with modest historical international records, who reached new highs during Russia 2019 qualifying.
View ArticleNo change at the top as Senegal soar
With very little action, there was minimal change on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. However, Senegal did leap into the top 50 for the first time in over two years and Afghanistan also made...
View ArticleAsian hopefuls ready to battle in Malaysia
The final qualifying chapter for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 starts this weekend on the beach sands of Pantai Batu Buruk in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, as 12 teams will contest this...
View ArticleAsian powerhouses eye opening victories
Australia, Japan, Iran and Korea Republic all begin their qualifying campaigns for Russia 2018 on Tuesday, with FIFA.com previewing all the action.
View ArticleHopefuls shine through to Asian finals
Asia's long road to the next Men's Olympic Football Tournament began last Thursday as 16 teams earned their spots at next January's 2016 AFC U-23 Championship, which also serves as the qualifier for...
View ArticleBrazil 2014 draw stirs Asian hopefuls
FIFA.com reviews the Asian qualifying draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ which has thrown up a host of intriguing match-ups as some of the continents smaller footballing nations seek a share of the...
View ArticleAsia's Brazil 2014 draw made
The AFC has conducted the draw for Asia’s first and second round qualifiers for Brazil 2014.
View ArticleAsian minnows face tough opening tasks
Asian fans will be treated to a remarkable matchday of football as the much-anticipated second round of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ kicks off on Thursday.
View ArticleSeven tickets await on decisive matchday
FIFA.com previews what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to round two in Asian qualifying for Russia 2018.
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