Asian aspirants eye world stage
Sixteen Asian nations will enter this week’s continental championship in Myanmar with a common goal - collecting one of four berths on offer to New Zealand 2015.
View ArticleAsian contenders battle for Portugal berths
Asia's finest beach soccer talent are set to take to the sand in Doha, Qatar as the AFC Beach Soccer Championship is set to begin, with the top three heading to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal...
View ArticleOman crowned Asia’s sand kings
Oman pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Asian beach soccer in the Qatari capital of Doha on Saturday, beating Japan on penalties to win the Asian title for the first time ever.
View ArticlePortugal & Japan in opener, Brazil face Mexico
Tuesday’s draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 revealed who will face who in the group phase of the competition, which takes place on 9-19 July.
View ArticleEnticing draw excites expectant finalists
Following Tuesday’s draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015, FIFA.com gauged the reactions of coaches and captains.
View ArticleStar-studded team lists revealed
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 is just one week away and the 16 participating teams have announced their official 12-man squads for the eighth edition of tournament.
View ArticleBeach Soccer: a quick guide to the key rules
Beach soccer is a funky, fascinating sport that is quite different to football and futsal. In preparation of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015, FIFA.com highlights a few of the game's key...
View ArticleFriends, fun and finesse whet the appetite
Just days before the big kick-off on 9 July, fans flocked to the Praia da Baia stadium in Espinho to cheer on players and celebrities in a game between Madjer’s friends and Vitor Baia’s friends.
View ArticleThe Beach Soccer World Cup in numbers
Portugal 2015 will be the eighth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Accordingly, FIFA.com has picked out eight numbers from the tournament's history books ahead of the big kick-off on 9 July.
View ArticleFavourites, shocks and stars
Who are the team to beat at Portugal 2015? Who are their biggest rivals? Which players are must-see attractions? FIFA.com answers those questions and more.
View ArticleOtt hat-trick powers Swiss past Oman
Noel Ott scored a hat-trick in Switzerland's 5-2 win over Oman in the sides' Portugal 2015 Group B opener in Espinho.
View ArticlePortuguese party as stars shine on and off the pitch
A fantastic atmosphere awaited the teams in the Praia da Baia Stadium in Espinho as the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 got underway. Around 3,500 fans packed into the stands and they got...
View ArticleItaly edge towards quarters
Italy moved to within touching distance of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 quarter-finals after they secured a 4-2 win over Oman to solidify their place at the top of Group B.
View ArticleGoalkeepers, the first line of attack
FIFA.com hears from some of the top keepers at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and FIFA TSG member Ross Ongaro on why this position has become as important in attack as in defence.
View ArticleOman, Japan bound for the beach
Oman and Japan booked their spots at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 on Friday after winning their respective semi-finals at the 2015 AFC Beach Soccer Championship in Doha, Qatar.
View ArticleAl Dhabit: We’re brimming with confidence
FIFA.com spoke to Oman beach soccer captain Hani Al Dhabit following his nation's triumph at the 2015 AFC Beach Soccer Championship to discuss the strengths of his team, their ambitions for the FIFA...
View ArticleFormer stars set for Portugal 2015 draw
Former Portugal goalkeeper Vitor Baia and ex-France midfielder Christian Karembeu will be the stars of Tuesday’s final draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 in Espinho.
View ArticleOman overwhelm Ticos for maiden win
Oman picked up their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Group B's meeting of the already-eliminated sides, with the Asians seeing off Costa Rica 6-2.
View ArticlePeak Performance
FIFA's Performance programme has been helping its Member Associations become more efficient, accountable and self-sustainable, assessing how a federation operates from an organisational and commercial...
View ArticleGiants stumble as Qatar, Myanmar make history
FIFA.com reviews Asian qualifying for New Zealand 2015 with shocks aplenty led by Qatar and Myanmar securing passage to the world stage.
View ArticleAsia's elite set for battle Down Under
FIFA.com previews the 16-nation 2015 AFC Asian Cup where continental supremacy and a ticket to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup go up for grabs.
View ArticleTrio bag slender wins
There were three 1-0 wins on the second day of AFC Asian Cup 2015 actions, with China PR, Uzbekistan and Korea Republic all coming out on top.
View ArticleBright new stars light up Asia
FIFA.com takes a look at five breakout young stars who made their mark at the recent AFC Asian Cup.
View ArticleAl Habsi: I want to see more Arab players in Europe
Ali Al Habsi speaks to FIFA.com about life at Wigan Athletic, Oman's Brazil 2014 qualifying and AFC Asian Cup campaigns, and his targets for Arab football.
View ArticleWomen’s coaching workshop shines light on bright future
FIFA.com reports from the Jordanian capital of Amman, where women's football coaches from United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Syria, Bahrain, Oman, Iran and Jordan have been learning from FIFA experts.
View ArticleRELIVE the Beach Soccer World Cup draw
The draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 took place in the host resort of Espinho on Tuesday and was streamed live at FIFA.com.
View ArticleNew stars rise on Asian scene
FIFA.com takes a look at a handful of young stars who are making an ever-increasing impact in Asian football at both club and international level.
View ArticleAhmed: I'm always ready to serve Iraq
Hammadi Ahmed speaks to FIFA.com about his international career and Iraq's hopes of reaching Brazil 2014.
View ArticleZaccheroni keen for home qualification
Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni spoke to FIFA.com ahead of the Samurai Blue's FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Australia to discuss his team's qualifying campaign and his time with Japan so far.
View ArticleAll on the line in Asia as Japan eye Brazil
Four Asian teams will book passage to Brazil 2014 over the coming weeks with Japan by far the best placed, while a battle royale is set to be played out among the nine other contenders.
View ArticleArab stars shining in Europe
FIFA.com takes a look back at the Arab stars who made an impression in Europe's top leagues this season, with a UEFA Europa League semi-finalist and an English FA Cup winner among them.
View ArticleTrio progress as duo set up play-off meeting
Australia, Iran and Korea Republic are celebrating after they confirmed their participation at Brazil 2014, while Uzbekistan narrowly fell short and must play-off against Jordan for a spot in the...
View ArticleUAE opens arms to western Asian coaches
With the FIFA U-17 World Cup in full swing, United Arab Emirates played host to numerous visiting coaches from west Asia who participated in an extensive FIFA course including practical and theory...
View ArticleStanding alone in the Premier League 100
After the 100th nation was recently represented in the English Premier League, FIFA.com chats with four players who are all the sole representatives of their nation on one of club football's biggest...
View ArticleTop 25 unchanged, Egypt climb
With little international football, there have been no changes towards the top of the global ladder, but Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates did make progress.
View ArticleOman's Gulf glee
FIFA.com looks back five years to the first Gulf Cup triumph of Oman, who overcame poor early showings to prevail against favourites Saudi Arabia in the 2009 final.
View ArticleDrama as Iraq, China earn passage
FIFA.com wraps up a dramatic final day of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup as Iraq and China PR sealed progression in vastly contrasting fashion, while Lebanese hopes were dashed by the slimmest of...
View ArticleKorea DPR recapture Asian laurels
FIFA.com run the rule over the recent Asian qualifiers for Chile 2015 with Korea DPR topping a successful quartet that also included Korea Republic, Syria and Australia.
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 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 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 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 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.
View ArticleJordan seminar seeks to leverage U-17 legacy and grow women’s football in...
As part of the legacy programme of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016, a regional women’s football development seminar was held in Jordan between 17 and 20 May.
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