Today, FIFA proudly unveils the route for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver. …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on why FIFA and the AFC granted the AIFF a deadline extension to December 2026 for the AIFF Elections.
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced its decision to discontinue the ongoing bidding processes for the AFC Asian Cup 2031 and AFC Asian Cup 2035. This follows recent engagement with FIFA concerning a potential revision to the international match calendar, which includes a proposal to stage future editions of …
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FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace and reiterated the key role of football to bring people together in times of continuous …
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FIFA is proud to announce that YouTube will be a Preferred Platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. In collaboration with the competition’s Media Partners and creators, this game-changing partnership between the two organisations will provide audiences with more ways to enjoy the tournament. The innovative agreement offers Media Partners …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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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, …
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