Tales from the 211

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

The facts and stats that have caught our eye in the world of football this month...

Apart from the half-empty stadiums, the extreme heat, pitch complaints and the hour-plus interruptions to matches due to lightning, the USA’s warm-up for 2026 went pretty smoothly with the Club World

Despite its tiny population, the Faroe Islands has cultivated a football culture all of its own, rooted in rugged landscapes, local rivalries and community spirit

An overview of the women’s domestic game ahead of the WSL embarking on its 15th season

Saudi Arabia have achieved the kind of influence over football that China once aspired for