World Cup Group C and D Round up

by Sylvain Jamet in Moncton Match day 2 has delivered its verdict in Group C and D. Japan, the holders, are through to the last 16 round...

Five Arsenal players named in FIFA u17 WWC squad

John Griffiths will take a very experienced squad, including five Arsenal players, to the FIFA u17 WWC to be played in Jordan from the 30th September.

Ozil delighted as he shines again for Germany

Mesut Ozil started and played a part in two of Germany's three goals as they beat Norway on Sunday evening 3-0.
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Ozil gets international call-up as Mustafi and Bellerin both snubbed

Mesut Ozil has been called-up for Germany's upcoming international games but it was a different story for two other Arsenal players.

Winning World Cup final tickets: A Croatian Gooner’s story Part 2

When Anita Sambol agreed to be part of FIFA's Fan Movement for the World Cup this summer, she never imagined she'd end the tournament watching her home country in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium. Here, over four parts, she tells her extraordinary tale.

Arsenal youngster expected to get surprise emergency World Cup call

Takuma Asano could get an unlikely call up to the Japan squad to replace Shinji Okazaki who picked up a calf injury.
Switzerland's midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates scoring during their Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Switzerland at the Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)

How Granit Xhaka helped Switzerland topple the Serbians

Since his move from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2016 Granit Xhaka has split opinion but his improvement is undeniable.

Look: Iwobi dons new Nigeria kit

Alex Iwobi is looking forward to wearing Nigeria's new kit against Algeria at the weekend.

Arsenal stars show support for Women’s World Cup

by Nia Griffiths Germany went through to the semi-finals of the World Cup and our Arsenal players were quick to show their support. In what turned...

Mo Marley exclusive & FIFA u20 World Cup draw examined as England get tough...

The women's u20 World Cup draw took place in Rennes, France on Thursday and our resident expert was there for it.

Podcast: Mesut Ozil is the best but still gets all the blame – World...

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Wednesday. Mexico v Sween, South Korea v Germany (Mesut Ozil), Serbia v Brazil and Switzerland (Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner) v Costa Rica (Joel Campbell) all feature. Anita also previews Thursday's matches which feature Japan v Poland, Senegal v Colombia (David Ospina), England (Danny Welbeck) v Belgium and Panama v Tunisia.

Podcast: Xhaka booms again – World Cup daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Friday. Brazil v Costa Rica (Joel Campbell), Nigeria (Alex Iwobi) v Iceland, and Serbia v Switzerland (Granit Xhaka, Stephan Lichtsteiner) all feature. 

My Women’s World Cup diary: Part 3

Here is part three of my travels through France to cover the World Cup. Part 1, Part 2 Thu 13 June I had to wake up early...
A view shows the logo of the UEFA Nations League football competition at the San Siro (Giuseppe-Meazza) stadium on October 5, 2021 in Milan, on the eve of the semifinal football match between Italy and Spain. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

New Women’s Nations League format explained

UEFA have moved to the Nation Leagues format that has been tried and tested at the u-17 and u-19 level for many years as well as in the men’s game.

Koscielny, Giroud, Lacazette called up for France

Laurent Koscielny, Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette have all been called up for France.
Spain's Ignacio Monreal attend a training session of Spain's football national team at the Spanish Football Federation's 'Ciudad del Futbol' in Las Rozas, near Madrid on May 29, 2018. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Ahead of the World Cup, Monreal misses training with muscle injury

Nacho Monreal has picked up a muscle injury and missed Spain's latest training session.

Watch: Koscielny makes huge interception for France goal

It turns out that Laurent Koscielny was actually crucial for France's one and only goal against the Netherlands on Monday night.
Official mascot Tazuni and dancers perform during the football draw ceremony for the Australia and New Zealand 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Aotea Centre in Auckland on October 22, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw

The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 will take place next summer in Australia and New-Zealand and we now know where the Arsenal players will play their Group games.

Podcast: Blame Mesut Ozil anyway – World Cup daily roundup

In this latest World Cup roundup, Anita turns her attention to the games that took place on Saturday. Belgium v Tunisia, South Korea v Mexico and Germany (Mesut Ozil) v Sweden all feature.

England's road to the World Cup final

by Sylvain Jamet The FIFA WWC 2015 is a 24 team competition and England will have their work cut out if they want to reach...

Injury concern for the world cup players

by Sylvain Jamet As mentioned earlier, the FA WSL has started a week after the FIFA WWC 2015 finished and it is obvious that the...

World Cup Group E and F round-up

By Sylvain Jamet in Moncton Brazil are the second team to go through to the last 16 while Colombia upset tournament favourites France with an...

Ospina plays as Manchester City keeper gets injured

David Ospina played a full match for Colombia against Chile as Manchester City's goalkeeper managed to pick up a dead leg.

England through to World Cup quarter-finals and youth teams recap

by Sylvain Jamet Mark Sampson and his team made history as England registered their first ever knock-out stage win at a World Cup by defeating...

World Cup round up: Group C and D

by Sylvain Jamet in Canada Monday's games did not disappoint with seven goals in Group C and ten in Group D, and a first upset with...
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Megan Rapinoe of the USA lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy following her team's victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Football is a game of 11 players but in the end the USWNT always...

The USWNT won the FIFA Women's World Cup for a record fourth time beating the Netherlands by two goals to nil.

My Women’s World Cup 2019 diary: Part 2

With the FIFA WWC 2019 being played at home in France, I thought I would write a diary of my travel adventures and games attended during the tournament.

Koscielny and Giroud called up to France squad

Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud have been called up to the France squad that will face Italy and Belarus when the first interlull descends upon us next week.

Mesut Ozil’s father encourages him to quit Germany after latest attack

The President of the German Football Association (DFB) has demanded that Mesut Ozil explain why he met with Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the World Cup as the Arsenal man continues to be targeted after his country’s failings in Russia and his father says he should quit the national team.
A fan of Ghana's national football team poses with the FIFA World Cup countdown clock in Doha on November 7, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Sepp Blatter: Qatar World Cup a ‘mistake’

Sepp Blatter has admitted that awarding the World Cup to Qatar was a mistake.
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: (L-R) Jodie Taylor, Beth Mead and Lucy Staniforth of England celebrate victory following the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Beth Mead: England having nothing to fear from USA

Beth Mead insists that England have 'no fear' ahead of their World Cup showdown against the USA.

Quick watch: Ozil grabs assists as Germany stroll to victory

Mesut Ozil grabbed another assist as he helped his country open the scoring against Czech Republic on Saturday evening.
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UEFA Zone FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 qualifying draw made

The UEFA draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 was made this week and 51 teams will be involved in fighting for 11 tickets to the tournament that will take place in Australia and New-Zealand.

World Cup Group A and B round up

by Sylvain Jamet in Canada There is a huge contrast between Group A and B in term of goals. Group A currently have only four goals,...

Alexis missed Chile training with thigh injury

Alexis Sanchez sat out of Chile's training session on Monday with a thigh injury.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal reacts after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on February 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Mustafi does not expect to go to World Cup

Shkodran Musatfi does not expect to be selected for the World Cup according to a report from Germany this morning.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Jack Wilshere speaks during an England press conference session at St Georges Park on March 20, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

‘Incredibly disappointed’: Wilshere reacts as he and teammates are left out of World Cup...

Jack Wilshere has posted on Twitter his reaction to Gareth Southgate's decision to leave him out of the England squad to travel to the World Cup this summer.

France name 23 + 7 players squad for 2015 Women's World Cup

Phillipe Bergeroo has named his 23-player squad for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup There is absolutely no surprise as he has always been consistent...

Granit Xhaka hails Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Portugal clash

Granit Xhaka has revealed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Switzerland's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Portugal on 10 October.

Alex Scott: Winning the World Cup should be the ultimate aim for England Women

Ex-England and Arsenal defender Alex Scott believes the Lionesses should be looking to win the 2019 World Cup in France.