Worldwide

United Nations supports FIFA’s call to celebrate an annual World Football Week!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has thanked the United Nations (UN) for the “historic” World Football Day resolution, which was initiated by Bahrain, Libya and Tajikistan and subsequently unanimously adopted by 170 nations at the General Assembly earlier this month. Such support at a global scale is a testament to the …

Read More »

KINTI revealed as Official Mascot of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024 in Colombia!

Preparations for this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup have continued with the unveiling of KINTI, a football-and Colombia-loving hummingbird with striking colours who will be the Official Mascot of the tournament. KINTI made her entrance at an event held at the iconic Orquideorama at Medellín’s exquisite Botanical Garden, emerging …

Read More »

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions the Equatorial Guinean FA & player Emilio Nsue Lopez!

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has rendered its decisions in relation to proceedings opened against both the Equatorial Guinean Football Association (FEGUIFUT) and the player Emilio Nsue López with regards to the latter’s participation in several matches of the national team of Equatorial Guinea, including two matches in the ongoing FIFA …

Read More »

Adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee sanctions former and incumbent officials of the Bangladesh FF!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five individuals as a result of their conduct whilst serving as officials of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) as follows: Abu Nayeem Shohag, former General Secretary of the BFF, has been banned from taking part in any football-related activity for …

Read More »

Asian duo face off with Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25 place at stake!

Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) and Al Ain FC (UAE) head into the second leg of the AFC Champions League 2023/24 final with one of them certain to clinch a Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25 (FIFA Club World Cup 2025) place at the final whistle. Asia Yokohama F. Marinos hold the …

Read More »

FIFA celebrates 120th anniversary of foundation in Paris!

At the invitation of the French President Emmanuel Macron, FIFA President Gianni Infantino led celebrations of the 120th anniversary of FIFA’s foundation in Paris, France, and paid tribute to the “group of dreamers” who brought world football’s governing body to life. In his congratulatory message, the French President stressed the …

Read More »

Four CONCACAF participants to learn opponents in FIFA Futsal World Cup draw!

The draw for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024, which will determine the competition’s six groups and the path to the world title for four CONCACAF nations, will be conducted on Sunday, May 26, 2am ET, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala and Panama will represent the region …

Read More »

Belgium-Netherlands-Germany 2027 extends congratulations to Brazil!

The BNG2027 team extends its congratulations to the Brazilian FA on being awarded hosting rights for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok. Following an intensive campaign, the football federations of Belgium (RBFA), the Netherlands (KNVB) and Germany (DFB) recognise the quality of the …

Read More »

AIFF President congratulates Brazil for winning FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 bid!

The All India Football Federation President, Kalyan Chaubey on Friday, May 17, 2024, met Brazil Football Association (CBF) President, Mr. Ednaldo Rodrigues, and extended his heartfelt congratulations for Brazil being allotted to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The AIFF President is currently in Thailand to attend the 74th …

Read More »

Brazil appointed as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 hosts by FIFA Congress!

At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation of the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup to be held in 2027, becoming the first South American nation to host the tournament. This announcement comes after the most comprehensive FIFA Women’s World Cup bidding process …

Read More »