World Cup Qualification
How Michael O’Neill Raised Northern Ireland’s Game
A tour to play Chile and Uruguay three years ago helped Northern Ireland to shed their small-time mentality, reach Euro 2016, and earn this week’s two-leg World Cup play-off against Switzerland.
Denmark’s Schmeichel Aims to Realize World Cup Dream, Coach Pins Hopes on Eriksen
Kasper Schmeichel is aiming to live out yet another fairytale by qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, while De Rød-Hvide boss says that Christian Eriksen will hold the key to their success.
Ventura “Convinced” Italy Will Reach 2018 World Cup
Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura says a World Cup without Italy does not even bear thinking about and remains convinced that the nation will book their place in Russia over the next week.
“Socrates Was Puffing on a Cigarette in the Tunnel Before Kick-Off”: Nigel Worthington Recalls the 1984 World Cup
Thirty-one years have passed since Northern Ireland last graced a World Cup finals but, for Nigel Worthington, one image remains seared into his memory.
UEFA World Cup Playoffs: What You Need to Know
Northern Ireland v Switzerland, Croatia v Greece, Sweden v Italy, and Denmark v Republic of Ireland, this is what you need to know as these eight teams battle it out for a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
UEFA Playoffs: FIFA’s 8 Players to Watch
With the 2018 World Cup playoffs fast approaching, FIFA.com looked at some of the players who could prove decisive in the upcoming playoffs.
Egypt’s Essam El Hadary Set to Break Age Barrier at Russia 2018
The Egypt and Al-Taawoun keeper will become the oldest player ever to feature in a World Cup next summer at the ripe age of 45.
Olofinjana Targets World Cup Quarter-Finals
Former international Seyi Olofinjana believes Nigeria should target the quarter-finals at the 2018 World Cup.
Deadline for World Cup Ticket Registration is October 12, 2017
Whether your country has qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia yet or not, you need to register with FIFA by Wednesday, October 12, 2017, to be able to buy tickets. The Panenka provides a guide to buying tickets for the tournament.
