FIFA confirms Iran must play World Cup matches as scheduled despite war concerns
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has affirmed that the 2026 World Cup will proceed as planned, including the participation of all...
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FIFA announces date for 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco
FIFA has officially announced that the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup will be held in Morocco from October 17 to...
FIFA fines Israel FA over discrimination breaches
FIFA has sanctioned the Israel Football Association after finding it failed to meet its obligations in tackling discrimination within the...
Togo coach Neveu breaks silence on Marvin Senaya tug-of-war with Ghana
Togo head coach Patrice Neveu has spoken publicly for the first time on the growing international tug-of-war between Ghana and...
2026 World Cup: Iraq calls for playoff delay amid attacks from US
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has appealed to FIFA to postpone his side’s intercontinental World Cup playoff scheduled for March...
FIFA rejects Iran request to move World Cup matches from United States
FIFA has rejected a request from Iran national football team to relocate its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to Mexico,...
FIFA to stream opening minutes of 2026 World Cup matches on YouTube
The opening ten minutes of every match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live on YouTube in...
NFF challenges FIFA ruling over DR Congo player eligibility dispute
The Nigeria Football Federation has officially launched an appeal after FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee threw out its complaint over the eligibility...
FIFA secures deal with YouTube for 2026 World Cup coverage
FIFA has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with YouTube, designating the platform as the primary hub for coverage of the...
FIFA hit Zamalek with 12th transfer ban amid mounting financial crisis
FIFA have imposed yet another sanction on Zamalek SC, as the Cairo giants face a deepening crisis following a fresh...
AFCON 2025 records 61% surge in global audience across Europe, Asia and South America
Early research figures indicate a significant global surge in viewership for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, with...
FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over 2026 World Cup play-off infractions
The world football governing body, FIFA, has handed sanctions to both the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Congolese Football...
FIFA approves new rules to speed up games ahead of the 2026 World Cup
FIFA has unveiled a series of rule changes aimed at speeding up matches and limiting time-wasting ahead of the 2026...
FIFA approves new rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup
FIFA and the International Football Association Board have approved a series of changes to the Laws of the Game, introducing...
Ivorian FIFA referees receive badges and insignia for 2025/2026 season
The Ivorian Football Federation has officially honoured a group of referees who will represent the country on the international stage...
World Cup 2026: Infantino meets Trump to discuss preparations and Iran’s participation
The President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Mr. Gianni Infantino, has disclosed that he met with the...
2030 World Cup: FIFA delegation to begin inspection in Morocco
A FIFA delegation has embarked on a pivotal inspection tour across Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to evaluate preparations for the...
SAD NEWS: Former Nigeria head coach Festus Onigbinde dies aged 88
Former Nigeria national football team head coach Festus Onigbinde has passed away at the age of 88, AfricaSoccer.com has gathered...
FIFA deadline puts Mohamed Ouahbi under pressure ahead of Morocco’s World Cup campaign
FIFA has set the deadline for submitting the final squads for teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing...
Ten African referees make preliminary 2026 World Cup list
Ten African referees have been included in the preliminary lists for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted...