“We just need to make that small step, because sometimes we get everything right and then we go and trip up right at the end. We have to win these types of matches to change our history.” Those words belong to Panama forward Luis Tejada, who was in conversation with FIFA.com following a painful defeat to Costa Rica last November, ... Read More »

The FIFA Refereeing Department has published the list of 40 referees who will officiate at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 taking place between 10 September and 1 October in the cities of Cali, Medellin and Bucaramanga. “We’re convinced that this team of referees is the best one possible for the most important tournament in world futsal. All of ... Read More »

Brazil ended their six-decade wait for Olympic gold in the most dramatic of fashions, with Neymar playing an influential role in the Rio 2016 hosts claiming victory at the iconic Maracana. The final itself against Germany could not have been scripted better for A Seleção. Their captain Neymar scored a stunning free kick against the nation who had inflicted ‘the ... Read More »

For those without a detailed geographical knowledge of Africa, it would be easy to confuse the Republic of the Congo (Congo) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo DR). Indeed, while they share a similar name, language, history, location and traditions, the two African nations are separated by the Congo River and the footballing rivalry between the pair has ... Read More »

“After the 2018 World Cup, I’d like there to be photos of every player in the Russian national team up on one of these stands,” mused aloud the country’s all-time leading scorer Aleksandr Kerzhakov on visiting the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich. As the European qualifiers for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ kick off in September, the hosts are ... Read More »

When Brazil’s Renato Augusto was told that he would be wearing the No5 jersey at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016, he could not help but smile. “I cracked a joke with the defenders, because the first time I was called up I wore the No10 shirt, then the No8, and now I’ve got the No5,” he told FIFA.com ... Read More »

FIFA 1904 is a monthly magazine which is published as both a print edition and as a free online publication. The 68-page magazine contains in-depth stories and interviews about football from around the world, with a special focus on FIFA’s development projects and activities, competitions, events and member associations. The print version is provided for free to FIFA’s confederations and ... Read More »

What a difference three days can make, as Canada’s joy turned to tears at Rio 2016. The broad grins worn after Saturday’s quarter-final win at the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament were wiped out yesterday as they missed out on a spot in the showpiece game, losing 2-0 to Germany in Belo Horizonte. Their reactions after the final whistle said it ... Read More »

A goal up against Colombia in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016 on 13 August, with fewer than ten minutes remaining, Brazil appeared to have matters under control. A clinching second strike is always welcome in such situations though, and it was then that A Seleção captain Neymar spotted Luan free in the centre of the ... Read More »

After securing their second dramatic penalty-shootout win in a matter of days to knock Brazil out of the race for gold, Sweden’s players celebrated by turning the dressing room stereo up loud and pumping out a succession of hits. Featuring large on the Swedes’ victory playlist were a number of ’80s tunes, among them ‘You Make My Dreams’ by American ... Read More »