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CAF has announced a new format for the qualifiers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the decision by FIFA to increase Africa’s quota from five to nine direct tickets. The new format, which was approved by the Executive Committee of CAF during its meeting in Algiers on Thursday, will …

The Executive Committee (“EXCO”) of CAF on Thursday held a meeting, chaired by President Dr Patrice Motsepe, in Algiers. EXCO was updated about the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) between CAF and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (“SAFF”) and is excited about the huge potential of the mutual benefits …

The FIFA World Cup Trophy, the most widely recognised and prized sporting asset globally, was unveiled at the forefront of the FIFA World Cup 26 Official Brand on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. For the first time in history, an image of the actual trophy and the tournament hosting year is …

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, the Official Brand of the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup will be unveiled to fans around the world, with FIFA and host countries Canada, Mexico and the USA celebrating a major milestone on the road to the biggest sporting event ever. The unveiling …

CONCACAF has announced that its Council has approved the formats for its senior men’s national team competitions taking place between 2023 and 2026. CONCACAF has developed these formats following an extensive consultation process with its member associations and an analysis of the formats delivered in previous editions. Regarding this important …

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Executive Committee has approved the qualification format for Asia’s Road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in preparation of the eight direct spots and single Intercontinental Playoff slot allocated to the AFC by FIFA following the expansion …

A significant milestone on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup was reached last night as the 16 Host Cities that are due to stage matches at the first edition of football’s showpiece to feature 48 teams were unveiled by FIFA. The highly anticipated announcement was made on a …

While the selection process for the cities that will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup – the first edition to feature 48 teams and to be held across three countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States – is ongoing, FIFA can today announce two important updates in relation to the …

After visiting 17 cities in September and October, FIFA will carry out the third round of its inspection tour of the 2026 FIFA World Cup candidate host cities from November 17 to 22 as a delegation led by Concacaf President and FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani visits Edmonton, Mexico City, Guadalajara, …

Following the first venue visits that took place in September, FIFA is due to start the second leg of its inspection tour of the 2026 FIFA World Cup candidate host cities. Between October 21 and November 1, a delegation led by CONCACAF president and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani will visit …