With the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica just one week away, the full squads for the 16 participating teams have now been published, as anticipation mounts for the first of two FIFA women’s youth tournaments taking place this year. Following an exciting month of women’s football …
Read More »FIFA and UNODC wrap up year-long global programme!
FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) concluded its first-ever international integrity education programme, designed to support all 211 member associations in their efforts to tackle match manipulation in football. Launched last year by FIFA in collaboration with UNODC, the FIFA Global Integrity Programme aimed to …
Read More »FIFA & UEFA join forces to bring Technical Directors together!
Some of the top Technical Directors from around Europe gathered in Leeds, in the heart of England, for a collaborative workshop hosted by FIFA and UEFA. The three-day meet, which marked the first time the two governing bodies have held a technical workshop since 2009, was centred around increased partnership …
Read More »Asia’s pathway to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup confirmed!
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 …
Read More »Fresh dawn for Philippines as new headquarters breaks ground!
For the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) 2022 is shaping as a milestone year. It began with the women’snational team sealing maiden qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™, a feat that seemed barely believable for many just a few short years ago. Now firm foundations have been put in place …
Read More »More than half a million people sign up to volunteer at FIFA events!
More than half a million people have now signed up on FIFA’s global volunteer platform. The FIFA volunteer programme, revamped in December 2020, is the largest of its kind in sport, allowing everyone who signs up on the registration portal to apply to take part in any future FIFA tournament. …
Read More »India’s Union Cabinet approves Signing of Guarantees for the hosting of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!
The Union Cabinet, chaired by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, July 27 approved the Signing of Guarantees for the hosting of 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India. Thanking this very encouraging move by the Government, Sunando Dhar, acting General Secretary of the AIFF said, “We are …
Read More »Official Song of 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica unveiled!
With the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup – Costa Rica set to kick off in less than two weeks’ time, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have today unveiled the Official Song, Vamos Juntas, featuring Rebeca Malavassi, Tony Succar, Isabella Castro Gámez and the female choir of the …
Read More »VISA Presale offers exclusive chance to purchase FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tickets!
Starting today – Monday, July 25 – VISA cardholders have the chance to purchase tickets during the exclusive VISA Presale for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India. Fans now have an exclusive opportunity to secure tickets for all 32 matches on FIFA.com/tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. …
Read More »CONCACAF informs El Salvadoran clubs in 2022 CONCACAF League about potential FIFA ban & its implications!
CONCACAF is aware and has been monitoring the current situation faced by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol (FESFUT), which is facing a possible suspension by football’s international governing body, FIFA. In view of the above, CONCACAF has today informed the Salvadoran clubs qualified for the 2022 SCL, Alianza FC, CD …
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