World Cup qualifying started with a bang, while Liga MX's Pachuca secured spots in two FIFA tournaments during a memorable year in Concacaf.

Manuarii Shan and his side are already looking ahead to March and their crucial OFC qualifying clash with New Caledonia.

Fifteen years ago, Lionel Messi overcame Andres Iniesta, Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Xavi to win his first FIFA World Player of the Year award.

FIFA looks back on the highlights, standout teams and star players of African football over the last 12 months.

The Best winners have now been crowned - find out who every coach, captain and journalist voted for with all the results.

After playing more than 200 games for USA and winning two FIFA Women's World Cup titles, Becky Sauerbrunn has hung up her boots.

Jude Bellingham is eager to add to his fast-growing trophy collection with Real Madrid with a win in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final.

Pachuca winger sizes up his team's chances against Real Madrid in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final.

Read on to see what Al Ahly duo Wessam Abou Ali and Mohamed Elshenawy said about what the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 means to the club.

In the latter part of his career, Pachuca midfielder Angel Mena is enjoying the fruits of international competition.