FIFA and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), on the sidelines of the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, committing to working together to enhance awareness of climate change mitigation action to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and leverage opportunities for climate-resilient football …
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As part of a unique global partnership to promote health, the senior leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO), the State of Qatar and FIFA today agreed a range of measures that will be implemented at this year’s 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar to protect and encourage health; and …
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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe hosted the Presidents of CAF Member Associations in Doha, Qatar where he was joined by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani and President of CONMEBOL Alejandro Dominguez. The meeting, attended by 52 African Member Associations, discussed some of the challenges facing African football, …
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Qatar and FIFA have unveiled La’eeb as the Official Mascot for this year’s 2022 FIFA World Cup. La’eeb is an Arabic word meaning super-skilled player. He belongs to a parallel mascot-verse that is indescribable – everyone is invited to interpret what it looks like. La’eeb encourages everyone to believe in …
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A glittering draw show starred by some of the greatest names of the game and the entertainment industry defined the groups and initial fixtures of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. While 29 teams can now imagine their journey all the way to the final, the remaining eight will …
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Hayya Hayya (Better Together) is the first of a selection of singles to be released from the multi-song 2022 FIFA World Cup Official Soundtrack; The uplifting track, featuring Trinidad Cardona, Davido and Aisha, draws on R&B and reggae influences and will play a central role in tonight’s final draw for …
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On Friday, April 1, FIFA World Cup champions Cafu (Brazil) and Lothar Matthäus (Germany) will team up with six more assistants for the final draw to reveal the groups for the 2022 edition of football’s global showpiece. The full line-up of assistants will also include Adel Ahmed MalAllah (Qatar), Ali …
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The FIFA Council met in advance of the 72nd Ordinary FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar, and adopted new regulations concerning the loan of players in international football. The meeting, which was in a hybrid format as some members were unable to attend due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, marked the …
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The first sales phase for 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar tickets has now wrapped up, with fans across the globe securing over 800,000 tickets for the beautiful game’s biggest celebration. After the initial random selection draw sales period, a short first-come, first-served phase saw a surge of interest from …
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Addressing the 28th Doha Forum, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated that the upcoming FIFA World Cup will provide an opportunity to remind the global community of the core principles of unity, solidarity and inclusion. Attending the closing panel discussion – alongside Catherine Russell, Executive Director, UNICEF, Mary Robinson, Chair, …
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