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FIFA announces draw details for CONCACAF – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers!

FIFA has today announced details for the draw for the CONCACAF qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the most inclusive FIFA tournament ever and one that will welcome millions of fans to 16 unique host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the USA. The draw will take place on Thursday, …

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FIFA World Cup candidate workshop kicks off in Zurich!

As part of the respective bidding processes for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup, a three-day candidate workshop got underway in Zurich today. Around 35 representatives from the member associations bidding to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 (Morocco, Portugal and Spain) and its accompanying centenary …

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Post-FIFA Women’s World Cup Coaches Forum to offer technical & tactical insights!

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 will take centre stage at the Home of FIFA on January 23/24, when the head coaches of the 32 participating member associations descend on Zurich for the Post-FIFA Women’s World Cup Coaches Forum. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, contested …

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FIFA introduces new regulatory framework for national dispute resolution chambers!

FIFA has reached a key milestone in the modernisation of the regulatory framework for national dispute resolution chambers (NDRCs) following the approval by the FIFA Council in December 2023 of the National Dispute Resolution Chamber Recognition Principles, which incorporate the new National Dispute Resolution Chamber Standard Regulations. The regulatory framework …

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Women’s league pilot programme sets Laos up for long-term development!

The first season of the Lao Women’s League concluded last month when Young Elephants FC were crowned inaugural champions. With support from the Lao Football Federation (LFF) and FIFA Forward, the 2023 Lao Women’s League was a pilot programme to enlarge the participation as well as engagement of the new …

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FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule to be announced on February 4!

FIFA has announced that the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the biggest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup ever, will be revealed to fans around the world on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Match schedule details will be shared during a special live programme airing on TSN, CTV …

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Tender process opens in Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg for media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26 & FIFA World Cup 2030!

FIFA has launched two invitations to tender (ITTs), one in the Netherlands and the other in Belgium and Luxembourg, for the sale of media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26 and the FIFA World Cup 2030. The tender processes will allow FIFA to select the entity, or entities, in …

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FIFA President hails pioneering Marta after new The Best FIFA Football Awards announced!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Brazilian legend Marta on her “pioneering role” in women’s football, and told her the new award named in her honour will be “a continuation of your great legacy”. Marta received The FIFA Special Award during The Best FIFA Football Awards™ ceremony in London to …

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FIFA President expects fantastic tournament after attending AFCON 2023 opener!

Gianni Infantino was at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the capital Abidjan alongside the Ivorian President whom the venue is named after, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President and FIFA Vice President Patrice Motsepe, and a host of dignitaries as well as a large, passionate crowd as the Elephants made …

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 winners set to be crowned!

Prominent British sports broadcaster and presenter Reshmin Chowdhury and FIFA World Cup winner Thierry Henry will present The Best FIFA Football Awards in London on Monday, January 15, 2024. The players, coaches, and other football figures who have made their mark on the beautiful game since the last edition of …

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