All hail Ruiz, the record breaker

Tuesday 6 September will be an unforgettable date for Carlos Ruiz as not only marked the day he won his last cap for his country, but also broke Ali Daei’s record for becoming the leading goalscorer in FIFA World

Arshavin: Cherchesov is the ideal choice

Andrei Arshavin speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about his new challenge in Kazakhstan, the appointment of Stanislav Cherchesov as Russia coach and playing as long as possible.

Records fall across the globe

A kid making national history in Kingstown and a veteran making global history in Guatemala City highlight FIFA.com’s latest statistical review, as well two on-song European superstars and the fall of defensive impregnability.

Uruguay back on top, Brazil on the rise

Uruguay leapfrogged Argentina with a comfortable win over Paraguay, while Brazil also moved ahead of La Albiceleste with a hard-fought victory against Colombia. FIFA.com reviews South America’s latest Russia 2018 qualifiers.