FIFA President Offers Iran, Regime Known to Repress Women Soccer Fans, Condolences over President Raisi
The president of the world’s largest international soccer organization, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), issued a message of condolence on Monday following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian, and several other Iranian officials died on Sunday when the helicopter carrying them from Azerbaijan crashed in […]
FIFA seeks ‘legal expertise’ before decision on Israel soccer ban proposal
FIFA has postponed a decision on a proposal to suspend the Israeli soccer team from international football due to the ongoing war with Hamas, pending a “legal evaluation”. The proposal came from the Palestinian Football Association, which opposes the war. Israel launched its attack on Hamas following the October 7 terrorist attack that left hundreds […]
Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup after seeing off European bid | Fifa
Brazil became the first South American country to host the event, defeating joint bids from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. The host city for the 2027 Women’s World Cup was decided at the FIFA General Assembly. Brazil’s bid to host the 10th edition was supported by 119 member organizations, while Europe’s bid received 78 votes. […]
Another World Cup will be tainted by worker deaths if Fifa fails to act, say rights groups | Global development
Human rights groups have warned that the World Cup will once again be marred by the death and suffering of low-paid workers unless FIFA takes urgent action to ensure Saudi Arabia addresses widespread abuses of its migrant workforce. As the only bidder, Saudi Arabia is almost certain to be named by FIFA this year to […]
En el estadio MetLife de Nueva Jersey será la final del Mundial de Fútbol 2026, anuncia la FIFA
The 2026 Copa Mundial final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, Nueva Jersey on July 19, announced by FIFA. Ademas, join us for the discussion of the inauguration of the Partido on November 11th at the Estadio Azteca de la Ciudad de Mexico. “Serauna Celebrating Diversity and Diversity”, Phil Murphy of Nueva […]
The Best Fifa Football Awards: Haaland and Bonmatí shortlisted for top prizes – live | The Best Fifa Football Awards
important events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The award ceremony has begun. Tonight's hosts are former French national footballer Thierry Henry and British sports broadcaster and presenter Reshmin Chaudhry. Duda Pavao will be conducting interviews in the audience throughout the night. Host of tonight's FIFA. Photo: Sebastian Frej/MB […]