London, United Kingdom — World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons. AFP Sport looks at five of the contenders to become the game’s next superstar at this year’s finals in the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s very own Renee Songalia has achieved a historic milestone after being appointed as a member of the FIFA Beach Soccer Committee , a major step forward for both the Visayas and the…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Fresh from climbing two spots to No. 39 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings, the Philippine women’s national football team, also known as the Filipinas, used that momentum to dominate Timor-Leste, 7-0, on…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Cebu Regional Football Association (CRFA) took a major step in promoting grassroots football by launching the “FIFA Football for Schools” program on Wednesday, April 2, at the Ecotech Pavilion in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) has officially announced Victorias City, Negros Occidental, as a co-host for the historic inaugural FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup in November 2025. During a formal event on Wednesday…
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record. At the same time,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Dynamic Herb Cebu Football Club embarks on a perilous journey as they kick off their campaign in the AFC Champions League 2 against South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC on Thursday, September…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The hype is on for the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup 2025. The FIFA Tournament Team, led by FIFA Director of Tournaments Jaime Yarza, visited Manila earlier this week to meet with the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mohanad Ali scored a late goal for Iraq that sent the Philippines to the bottom of Group F in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Friday, March 21…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Women’s National Football Team is now ranked No. 38 in the latest FIFA women’s world rankings. Filipinas ascended six places up in FIFA’s latest rankings as of December, a fitting end…
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Patrick Reichelt tallied his 15th international goal after scoring the Philippine Azkals’ lone goal in last Tuesday evening’s 1-1 draw against Indonesia in the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Rizal…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Alen Stajcic, the Philippine Women’s National Team head coach, and assistant coach Nahuel Arrarte will not sign a contract extension with the team. This was despite the Filipinas’ promising FIFA Women’s World…
