Platini labels Balogun decision ‘a scandal’ as FIFA faces mounting criticism
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has described FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic ban as “a scandal”, adding to...
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Gianni Infantino defends FIFA’s independence after Folarin Balogun red card rescinded
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the independence of FIFA’s judicial bodies after the governing body’s Disciplinary Committee rescinded the...
World Cup 2026: Donald Trump thanks FIFA after Folarin Balogun cleared to face Belgium
United States President Donald Trump has publicly thanked FIFA after the governing body confirmed that Folarin Balogun will be available...
World Cup 2026: Did White House influence Balogun’s ban reversal?
Fresh controversy has emerged around FIFA’s decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup...
FEATURE: What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. This...
World Cup 2026: Mahrez targets history with Algeria before final global appearance
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his international...
Five million fans attend FIFA World Cup 2026 as tournament sets historic attendance record
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached another historic milestone after surpassing five million spectators for the first time in...
Zamalek hit with fresh FIFA transfer ban as CAF Champions League place comes under threat
Zamalek have been dealt another major setback after FIFA imposed a fresh transfer ban on the Egyptian giants, preventing the...
Zamalek’s rapid FIFA debt clearance raises questions ahead of CAF Champions League deadline
Zamalek SC’s swift resolution of several outstanding FIFA-related debt cases has sparked growing intrigue within Egyptian football, with many questioning...
Gelson Fernandes outlines FIFA support fueling Cape Verde’s World Cup journey
Gelson Fernandes has hailed the impact of FIFA’s long-term investment in Cape Verde’s football development, describing the island nation’s remarkable...
World Cup 2026: Salomon Kalou questions FIFA hydration breaks
Former Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou has criticised FIFA’s decision to introduce mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup,...
World Cup 2026: FIFA keeps existing penalty shootout rules after rethinking proposed change
FIFA has decided against introducing a major change to penalty shootout procedures during the 2026 World Cup after discussions over...
World Cup 2026: Riyad Mahrez’s Man of the Match award highlights FIFA’s inclusive approach
Riyad Mahrez’s outstanding display against Austria earned him FIFA’s Man of the Match award, but it was the trophy itself...
World Cup 2026: Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannous makes biggest leap in FIFA player rankings
Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannous continues to attract global attention at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording the biggest...
World Cup 2026: Emerse Fae labels Schweinsteiger’s “African Football” remarks as racist
Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae has hit out at Bastian Schweinsteiger over his controversial comments about African football at...
2026 FIFA World Cup shatters all-time attendance record with over 3.6 million fans
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already become the most attended tournament in the competition’s history, with more than 3.6...
World Cup 2026: Iran and Egypt oppose planned demonstrations ahead of Seattle clash
Iran have asked FIFA to intervene over planned demonstrations surrounding their upcoming match against Egypt, raising uncertainty over a fixture...
FIFA has handed Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo a five-match suspension following his red card for serious foul play during the...
World Cup 2026: FIFA adjusts Man of the Match presentation for Muslim players
FIFA has quietly introduced a modified version of its Man of the Match presentation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,...
Cape Town City drags CR Belouizdad to FIFA
Cape Town City chairman John Comitis has confirmed that the club has formally reported Algerian side CR Belouizdad to FIFA...