Match Previews

Italy v France: UFWC title on the line in Milan

Italy host France in a UFWC title match on 12 November. Italy need a win; a draw keeps the title with France.

Uruguay vs Northern Ireland UFWC preview

Following on from our first article on the UFWC title match between Uruguay and Northern Ireland, and now the squads have been announced, here’s the second part of our preview of the big match, which takes place at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo next Friday, 30 May. Uruguay are the current UFWC champions, having most recently held off the challenge of Austria in March. Northern Ireland are contesting the UFWC for the first time since 1997, when they led Germany 1-0 in Belfast – but went on to lose 3-1.

New Zealand challenge Peru in WC / UFWC double-header

Unofficial Football World Champions Peru face UFWC virgins New Zealand over two legs of the OFC–CONMEBOL World Cup qualification play-off. Peru haven't qualified for the World Cup since 1982 - when they had their last reign as unofficial champions. New Zealand also qualified for the World Cup in 1982, and again in 2010. But New Zealand have never before played in an Unofficial Football World Championships title match.

Can Northern Ireland become UFWC champions?

The next Unofficial Football World Championships match is just over two months away on the 30 May, and it looks set to be a classic. Two teams with a proud and successful footballing history and plenty of passion will play each other. First ever World Cup winners Uruguay face reigning British Champions Northern Ireland in the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo - the venue where the World Cup began back in 1930. It will be the light blue of Uruguay against the shining emerald green of Northern Ireland.

North Korea vs Chinese Taipei: EAFF Semi Final Preview

North Korea Vs Chinese Taipei Eaff Semi Final Preview | Match Preview - NOV, 2012

Netherlands vs Japan: The Rematch

Netherlands Vs Japan The Rematch | Match Preview - JUN, 2010

UFWC at the World Cup: Group stage round-up

Peru went into the 2018 FIFA World Cup as Unofficial Football World Champions. The first UFWC title match at Russia 2018 was Peru v Denmark at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk. Peru and Denmark lined up in World Cup Group C alongside France and Australia. Any of those sides could take the title during the group stage. Once title reached the knock-out stage, any of 32 sides could win it, and a combined and undisputed unofficial and official UFWC and FIFA world champion would be crowned.

North Korea vs Sweden, King's Cup 2013 Preview

North Korea Vs Sweden Kings Cup 2013 Preview | Match Preview - JAN, 2013

Iran vs North Korea: prepare for the UFWC 'megaclash'

Iran Vs North Korea Prepare For The UFWC Megaclash | Match Preview - SEP, 2012