LONDON: UEFA, the governing body of European football, will hold an emergency meeting next week to decide whether to suspend Israel’s membership. This development comes after a United Nations Commission of Inquiry accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. According to British media, most members of UEFA’s Executive Committee support suspending Israel, and many national … Read more
On Thursday, FIFA officially presented three vibrant characters that will become the symbols of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the first time in history, the tournament will be held across three countries — the USA, Canada, and Mexico — and each of them is represented in the new mascots. Canada will be represented by … Read more
Washington: The United States government has pledged to oppose any efforts to bar Israel from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid mounting international calls for sporting sanctions in response to allegations of genocide in Gaza. A U.S. State Department spokesperson, speaking to multiple media outlets on Thursday, stated: “We will absolutely work to … Read more
FIFA is set to officially announce on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, while a joint bid from Morocco, Spain, and Portugal—featuring matches in South America—will secure the 2030 tournament. The FIFA Congress, which will be held virtually, will vote on the hosting rights for both tournaments. However, both bids are … Read more
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has joined forces with Mythical Games to develop a new mobile football game, ‘FIFA Rivals,’ for iOS and Android devices. The game, set to be free-to-play, will feature in-game and web marketplaces powered by Mythical Games’ Mythos blockchain, allowing players to buy and sell football stars with real … Read more
Harun Hamid ruled out of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers due to injury. Hamid’s goal against Cambodia helped Pakistan reach the second round of qualifiers. Pakistan currently trails in Group G with losses in all four matches. Harun Hamid, the renowned midfielder for Pakistan, has been declared unavailable for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers … Read more
PFF NC met with FIFA and AFC officials in Thailand. FIFA and AFC are pleased with PFF’s progress. PFF NC’s mandate extended till December 2024. The Normalisation Committee (NC) of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced on Thursday that FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the governing bodies of football, are pleased with the … Read more
The blue card will be introduced in football. It will send out the players for 10 minutes. The new move has been opposed by UEFA. The Telegraph reported on Thursday that football is about to see the introduction of a blue card, marking the first time a new color has been widely used in over … Read more
The schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was unveiled. Final will be played in New York/New Jersey. Match pairing will be finalized next year. During a live broadcast at the Telemundo Center in Miami, FIFA unveiled the schedule for the 2026 World Cup. The grand finale will take place in New York, New Jersey, … Read more
Luis Rubiales has been banned 3 years by FIFA. Rubiales faces a potential trial for coercion. Spanish Football Federation president was also fired. FIFA’s Appeal Committee has confirmed that Luis Rubiales, the former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), will be banned from all football-related activities for three years due to his unsolicited kiss … Read more
Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad doesn’t meet FIFA standards. PFF searching for alternative neutral venue before January 21 deadline. Lighting issues during Ramazan clash with FIFA requirements. Because the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has certified that Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium does not meet FIFA criteria, football fans in Pakistan may not be able to watch Pakistan’s FIFA … Read more
Messi wins FIFA men’s player of the year. Bonmati wins the best women’s player award. Guardiola was named the best men’s coach. Legendary football player Lionel Messi won back the FIFA men’s player of the year award on Monday, upsetting French forward Kylian Mbappe of Paris St. Germain and Norwegian forward Erling Haaland of Manchester … Read more
FIFA rankings were announced after the latest AFCON and AFC Asian Cup matches. South Korea beat Bahrain 3-1 in the AFC Asian Cup. Iraq, the defending champions, won 3-1 against Indonesia. The most recent games in the AFCON and AFC Asian Cup significantly affected the FIFA Live Rankings. South Korea overcame Bahrain 3-1 to start … Read more
FIFA Best Awards 2024 nominees revealed. London ceremony on Jan 15, 2024, at 7:30 pm GMT. Notable finalists: Messi, Haaland, Bonmati, coaches, and goalkeepers. FIFA has revealed the nominees for the 2024 Best Awards, set to take place in London on Monday night. The event, now in its third occurrence in the vibrant city, promises … Read more
The PFA CEO warns players that they may take legal action against the congested schedule. The UEFA Champions League expansion adds more matches. Premier League managers raise concerns about player fatigue. The Professional Footballers’ Association’s Chief Executive Officer, Maheta Molango, has stated that players may be obliged to take legal action owing to the crowded … Read more
FIFA President Infantino hails progress after women attend the Tehran derby in Iran. Engagement policy yields the first significant increase in female fans at a major match. Infantino credits ongoing dialogue with Iranian officials for the development. President Gianni Infantino said that FIFA’s policy of engagement with Iran regarding the treatment of women in football … Read more
Three countries submitted joint bids to host Women’s World Cup 2027. Brazil and US/Mexico also showed interest. The application deadline for FIFA member associations is today. The women’s football associations of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands revealed on Friday that they had jointly bid to FIFA to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027. Following … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Sports Minister defends the FIFA World Cup 2034 bid. Accusations of “sportswashing” were rejected. Prince Abdulaziz defends attracting top players. In a Jeddah interview with the media, Saudi Arabia’s minister of sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, defended his nation’s right to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. Many think that Saudi … Read more
Stephen Constantine will continue to be the Pakistan football team’s head coach. Constantine led Pakistan to their first-ever World Cup qualifying round win. The next camp for the national team is scheduled to open in February 2024. It is expected that Stephen Constantine will stay on as head coach of the Pakistani men’s national football … Read more
Wesley Sneijder believes he was robbed of the 2010 Ballon d’Or. Messi did not have as good of a season as Sneijder. Sneijder says he would rather win collective trophies than individual awards. Wesley Sneijder, a former midfielder for Real Madrid, spoke candidly about his unsuccessful attempt to win the 2010 Ballon d’Or against Lionel … Read more
FIFA bans ex-RFEF President Luis Rubiales for three years. Ban results from unwanted kiss during Women’s World Cup. Rubiales resigns; may appeal within 10 days. Former President of the Spanish Football Association (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, has been handed a three-year ban from all football-related activities by FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee. This decision follows his controversial actions … Read more
Tough second-round opponents: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan. Coach Constantine sees it as a learning experience. Matches start on November 16 against Saudi Arabia. The six games the Green Shirts will play in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against stronger opponents would be a “steep learning curve” for his charges, according … Read more
Over 13,000 football fans attended the Pakistan vs. Cambodia match. Fans created an electrifying atmosphere. Fans’ support helped Pakistan achieve its first-ever victory. Chairman of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalization Committee Haroon Malik has paid thanks to the die-hard football supporters whose everlasting devotion made the Pakistan vs. Cambodia FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier … Read more
PFF regains control of Lahore headquarters. FIFA threatened to ban PFF if headquarters were not returned. Football fans and officials urged the government to resolve the issue. On Friday, the Normalization Committee (NC) of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) took back control of its Lahore headquarters. The Punjab Revenue Department and the PFF Normalization Committee … Read more
Over 13,000 fans watched the thrilling World Cup qualifying match. Pakistan defeated Cambodia 1-0 in the second leg. This is the biggest crowd since the 2004 SA Games. When Pakistan and Cambodia played a World Cup qualifying match at Jinnah Stadium, a boisterous and ecstatic crowd dispelled any concerns about the supporters’ passion for the … Read more
Otis Khan is not guaranteed to play in the second leg of the FIFA World Cup qualifier. Khan made his debut for Pakistan in a friendly match against Mauritius last June. Pakistan and Cambodia drew goalless in the first leg of the qualifier. The availability of star winger Otis Khan was updated by Pakistan’s coach … Read more
Saudi Arabia officially expressed interest in hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The bidding process for the 2034 World Cup is fast-tracked. FIFA sets tight deadlines for the bidding process. On Monday, Saudi Arabia officially expressed its interest in hosting the men’s World Cup in 2034 by submitting a letter of intent and a signed … Read more
Stephen Constantine named Pakistan’s head coach. He believes Pakistan can qualify for the World Cup. A significant boost for Pakistan Football Federation. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has appointed Stephen Constantine as the head coach of the Pakistan men’s national football team ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Cambodia. Constantine is a … Read more
