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
