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In a move that underscores both ambition and vision, Shrachi Sports Entertainment Network (SSEN), a dedicated sports OTT platform, has officially placed its bid for the broadcasting rights of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030. Valued at approximated USD 2 Million (Rs 18-20 crores), the bid reflects SSEN’s ambition …
Read More »AIFF sets up Bid Evaluation Committee!
The Executive Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) convened virtually on Saturday, September 6, 2025, and approved the Federation’s Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for selecting an agency to manage and award the rights to monetise AIFF’s commercial properties for a limited term. To oversee the selection process, …
Read More »Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer programme!
FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world. With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community …
Read More »FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first!
FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation driven by artificial PR battles – which have nothing to do with protecting …
Read More »FIFA & player unions from around the world meet in New York to discuss key issues!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other FIFA officials today met with representatives of several player unions from around the world in New York, on the eve of the FIFA Club World Cup final. The meeting addressed key issues concerning player health (both men and women), a top priority given that …
Read More »Volunteer applications for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 now open!
FIFA has launched the registration process for the volunteer programme at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place between 27 September and 19 October. The application window is open until Thursday, 5 June. Approximately 1,000 volunteers will support in 24 roles during the 24-team showpiece event, …
Read More »FIFA & Global Citizen announce the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund!
Today, at the Global Citizen NOW summit in New York City, FIFA and Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organisation on a mission to end extreme poverty, announced the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative that aims to raise USD $100 million to provide access to quality education …
Read More »Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Europe and Central Asia!
FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia*. The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the biggest women’s sporting event in the world. The 2023 edition was a resounding success …
Read More »One Million Strong! FIFA Volunteer Programme passes landmark!
The FIFA Volunteer Programme has passed another milestone, with more than one million now having joined the community since it was launched in December 2020. The number reflects the importance of volunteers in delivering FIFA tournaments where they perform a variety of crucial roles which include greeting legends, finding seats …
Read More »Extraordinary FIFA Congress appoints hosts of 2030 & 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup!
All 211 FIFA Member Associations convened virtually at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress where Morocco, Portugal and Spain were appointed as the hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2030, with three centenary celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (one in each country), while Saudi Arabia was selected …
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