Yotun: Peru have got what it takes

Can Peru qualify for the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since Spain 1982? FIFA.com hears from Yoshimar Yotun about what it would mean for Los Incas to reach Russia 2018 and his country's crucial next qualifier: away to Argentina. 

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Renard: Morocco have what it takes to qualify

After a slow start to his Morocco tenure, Herve Renard has picked up speed and now, with two games to go, the two-time CAF Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach is set on ending the Atlas Lions' 20-year wait for a FIFA World Cup adventure.

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The Maracanazo marvels in numbers

The script was written for Brazil to conquer the fourth FIFA World Cup, but Uruguay spoiled the party. Here is the statistical story of Uruguay’s 1950 success.

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Shevchenko: Ukraine have a good chance

Ukraine coach Andriy Shevchenko speaks to FIFA.com about the race to Russia 2018 in one of Europe's tightest sections, with just two points separating four teams: Croatia, Iceland, Turkey and the Ukrainians.

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Age no obstacle for Syria’s Al Masri

Ahead of their Asian zone World Cup qualifying play-off with Australia, FIFA.com speaks to Syria's Hadi Al Masri on a burgeoning international career in his early 30's.

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Age-defying El Hadary looking for World Cup fame

At 44 years old, Essam El Hadary’s appetite and passion for the game have not waned as the evergreen goalkeeper eyes history with an Egypt side that is close to making it to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in almost three decades.

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Paraguay’s Riveros keeping the faith

Experienced Paraguay midfielder Cristian Riveros, a veteran of the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups, speaks about La Albirroja's hopes of salvaging their Russia 2018 campaign, as the final qualifiers loom.

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Video Vault: Canada's maiden World Cup

In the latest instalment of the FIFA World Cup Video Vault series, FIFA.com revisits Canada reaching their first and, to date, only global finals, at Mexico 1986.

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Ramirez: I wouldn't enjoy the World Cup in Russia without Ecuador

When Cristian Ramirez signed for Russian side FC Krasnodar towards the end of 2016, he already had the 2018 FIFA World Cup on his mind.

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Hero Joubert reflects on Luxembourg's rise

Jonathan Joubert, the Luxembourg goalkeeper who shut out France in the recent 0-0 draw in World Cup qualifying, speaks to FIFA.com about that historic result and the Roud Léiwen's rise on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

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Victor Montagliani elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIFA Ticketing AG

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has been elected by the extraordinary General Assembly and the Board of Directors of FIFA Ticketing AG as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIFA Ticketing AG.

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Jorge Celico to lead Ecuador in qualifying climax

The Ecuadorian Football Federation have confirmed that Argentinian coach Jorge Celico will take the reins of the senior side as they aim to clinch a last-gasp spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

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2018 FIFA World Cup tickets in high demand

In the initial 24 hours of ticket sales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, more than 500,000 tickets have been requested by fans from all over the world through FIFA.com.

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Bauza to lead Saudi Arabia at World Cup

Argentinian head coach Edgardo Bauza has replaced Bert van Marwijk as head coach of Saudi Arabia just nine days after the country sealed qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia next summer.

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Saudi sensation’s Washington wonder goal

In the latest in our series of iconic FIFA World Cup images, we look at the story behind one of the most memorable goals ever scored on football's grandest stage - Saeed Al-Owairan's incredible long-distance dribble at USA 1994.

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The Senna-saluting Seleção of ’94 in stats

An unlikely snorer nobody would room with, a sportsmen’s dinner in Paris, dressing-room hilarity and a deadly double act feature as FIFA.com runs the statistical rule over Brazil’s USA 1994 conquest.

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Ticket sales for 2018 FIFA World Cup™ to start on 14 September 2017

As of 14 September 2017 at 12:00 (Moscow time), fans all over the world will also be able to book their place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia as ticket sales for the tournament start exclusively on FIFA.com/tickets.

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Enfant terrible Popov comes of age for Bulgaria

Bulgaria playmaker Ivelin Popov speak to FIFA.com  about overcoming a troubled past with the national team to emerge as a central figure for the national team in the Russia 2018 qualifiers.

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FIFA World Cup Original Trophy about to set off on global tour

The FIFA World Cup Original Trophy begins its long tour around the globe, giving football fans the world over the chance to lay their eyes on the most coveted prize in the game.

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Mexico's march to Russia

Mexico sealed their place at Russia 2018 with three games to spare in what was their most straightforward qualification for over a decade. FIFA.com looks at how they did it.

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