On the 10th anniversary of his election as FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has written to the presidents of each of the 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs), thanking them for their support and for helping FIFA transform the governance of the world’s most popular sport. Listing 11 key achievements since he …
Read More »Applications invited for FIFA Football Agent Exam!
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has opened applications for interested candidates to apply for the FIFA Football Agents License. Interested candidates shall register via the FIFA Football Agents Portal by March 6, 2026 (23:59 CET or March 7, 04:29 IST). The All India Football Federation shall only be …
Read More »Brazil goes epic as powerful FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 brand is unveiled in Rio de Janeiro!
FIFA officially launched the journey to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ with an engaging, culture ‑driven celebration in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, blending football, music, art and Brazilian flair at one of the world’s most iconic locations. The event marked a defining milestone on the road to the first …
Read More »Coca-Cola Brings the Iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy to India After 12 Years!
The original FIFA World Cup™ Trophy has arrived in India as part of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. This marks its return to India after twelve years, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As the exclusive partner of the Trophy Tour, Coca–Cola continues its long-standing association …
Read More »Five Indians join FIFA List of Match Officials 2026!
Five more Indian match officials have been added to the FIFA International List of Match Officials 2026. Ms. Rachana Kamani (Gujarat), along with Mr. Ashwin Kumar (Puducherry) and Mr. Aditya Purkayastha (Delhi) have been added to the FIFA list of women and men Referees, respectively. Meanwhile, Mr. Muralitharan Pandurangan (Puducherry) …
Read More »City Football Group exit Mumbai City FC!
Mumbai City FC (the Club) can confirm that City Football Group Limited (CFG) has divested its shareholding in the Club. The founding owners will assume full control of the organisation moving forward. Since 2019, CFG and Mumbai City FC have reached new heights — winning two ISL League Winners’ Shields …
Read More »FIFPRO condemns attempts to manipulate independent representation of professional footballers in India!
FIFPRO is deeply concerned by the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) decision to start a process to create a players’ association under its own control. This is an attempt to bypass the Football Players’ Association of India (FPAI), the legitimate representative body of professional footballers in India. FPAI has been …
Read More »Legendary multi-sport line-up to assist Rio Ferdinand at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026!
The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will transform Washington DC into the epicentre of global sport on Friday, 5 December 2025, when the eyes of the world turn to the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Blending sport, entertainment and spectacle like never before, …
Read More »Updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be unveiled live in Washington DC on Saturday, 6 December!
FIFA will unveil the updated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December at 12:00 EST (18:00 CET), from Washington, DC. This will take place nearly 24 hours after the world learns of the 12 unprecedented groups of four at the …
Read More »FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026 for men’s and women’s national teams!
FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond their traditional confederation boundaries. Building on the success of the pilot edition held in …
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