Preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 remain firmly on track, with a group of FIFA experts concluding the first leg of operational visits to the 16 Host Cities for the historic tournament, which will be staged across Canada, Mexico and the USA for the first time. A group of …
Read More »FIFA Football Agent Regulations to fully enter into force as of October 1!
Implementation includes the mandatory use of licensed agents and a cap on service fees, and follows an extensive consultation process; The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed the legality of the regulations; Approximately 4,500 licences were issued to individuals that are now eligible to provide football agent services as …
Read More »Match officials for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia appointed!
The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 18 referees and 36 assistant referees for the forthcoming 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia. In addition, 18 video match officials have been appointed for this tournament. “We are looking forward to the first-ever FIFA tournament to be played in Indonesia as this …
Read More »FIFA & United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime renew MoU to kick crime out of football!
FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have reinforced their joint-commitment to kicking crime out of football by renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. Signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly while …
Read More »Moments – Official Film of record-breaking 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – releases on FIFA+!
The much-anticipated release of the Official Film of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Moments – has today gone live on FIFA+, charting the excitement, energy and action of the biggest-ever event in women’s sport. An immersive review of the record-breaking tournament, Moments celebrates the unforgettable highlights that defined …
Read More »FIFA & United Nations Industrial Development Organization meet to discuss collaboration opportunities!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held a discussion with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Director General Gerd Müller as part of FIFA’s continued efforts to explore opportunities for African cotton-producing nations in the global football apparel market. The meeting, which took place in New York, marked the first …
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City operational planning tour kicks off in Miami!
The FIFA and FIFA26 experts leading key operational areas – from transport and stadium operations to hospitality and pitch management – came together on Wednesday, September 20, in Miami to kick off a series of visits to each of the 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico …
Read More »AIFF conducts FIFA Football Agent License Examination!
All India Football Federation, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, successfully conducted the FIFA Football Agent License Examination at the AIFF Football House, New Delhi. A total of 36 examinees, including one overseas candidate, appeared for the examination, which was mainly about FIFA regulations and Football Transfer system. The next examination …
Read More »Nadine Kessler: All this hard work has paid off!
Nadine Kessler is a woman of many talents. As a club player, she won numerous titles, triumphed with the German women’s national team at the 2013 UEFA Women’s EURO, became European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year in 2014. When she hung up her boots, …
Read More »2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup draw reveals path to glory for top young talents!
The Draw for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia was made today, revealing the path to glory for the world’s best young players and emerging stars. Taking place from November 10 to December 2, 2023, the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup will see 24 teams featuring some of …
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