'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday.
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Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's World Cup qualifiers this month after suffering a groin strain in Inter Miami's victory over Atlanta at the weekend, his club confirmed on Monday.
Injured Neymar out of Brazil World Cup qualifiers
Brazil star Neymar was on Friday ruled out of upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina after a thigh injury scuppered his recall to the national team.
Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.
2026 World Cup final to have Super Bowl-style show: Infantino
The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey will make history by having a Super Bowl-style half-time show, world football chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday.
FIFA to pay $1b prize money for Club World Cup
FIFA will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year, a source close to negotiations told AFP on Wednesday.
FIFA owed me this money, says Platini in appeals court
Michel Platini, the former head of UEFA, told a Swiss appeals court on Monday, where his acquittal on fraud charges is being examined, that FIFA 鈥榦wed鈥� him the two million Swiss francs ($2.2 million) at the heart of the case.
Infantino defends Saudi WC, Trump relationship
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday stood by his governing body鈥檚 decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, while also defending his relationship with Donald Trump.
Butler announces squad for UAE sans rebel players
Bangladesh national women鈥檚 football team head coach Peter Butler on Thursday announced a 23-member squad, excluding the 18 rebellious players for the forthcoming two FIFA International Friendly matches against the United Arab Emirates...
Record level of international transfers in 2024 - FIFA
A record 78,742 international transfers were completed across men's and women's football in 2024, FIFA said in a report published on Thursday.
Panama football boss suspended for calling player 'fat'
The Panamanian Football Federation said Thursday FIFA had banned its boss Manuel Arias from performing his functions for six months for calling a player 鈥榝at.鈥�
FIFA adapts transfer rules after Diarra case
FIFA announced Monday it had adopted an 鈥榠nterim regulatory framework鈥� regarding player transfers after a ruling earlier this year by the European Court of Justice in a case brought by Lassana Diarra.
Vinicius named FIFA Best player of the year
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.
Renamed Super League submits plans for 96-team competition
Super League promoters on Tuesday revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for 鈥榦fficial recognition鈥� of their proposed competition, renamed the 鈥楿nify League鈥�, leaning on a ruling from Europe's top court.
Big jump for Bangladesh women in FIFA rankings
The Bangladesh women鈥檚 national football team moved seven places up to 132nd in the latest FIFA rankings as the world football鈥檚 governing body revealed the current rankings on Friday.
England to face Serbia in 2026 World Cup qualifying
England were placed in a group with Serbia as the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe took place on Friday.
2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia puts lives at risk: rights groups
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and 鈥榤arks a moment of great danger鈥�, Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.
FIFA to confirm 2030 World Cup hosts and hand Saudi 2034 tournament
FIFA will confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday, with a joint bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal set to be awarded the former, and the latter being handed to Saudi Arabia.
A World Cup on three continents sparks climate concerns
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will send dozens of football teams and hordes of fans crisscrossing the globe for matches on three continents, sparking alarm over the environmental cost.
FIFA to reveal Club World Cup draw amid apathy, legal threats
The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered 鈥榤edium risk鈥� for human rights by FIFA in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take 鈥榮ignificant time and effort鈥�.
FIFA's 2022 World Cup legacy fund to donate money to WHO, WTO and UNHCR
FIFA will give $50 million to the WHO, WTO and UNHCR as part of its Qatar World Cup legacy fund, football's global governing body announced on Wednesday.
Madrid boss Perez attacks UEFA, FIFA, Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez lashed out at various targets during the club's annual general meeting on Sunday including European and world football governing bodies UEFA and FIFA.
Argentina beat Peru as Uruguay hold Brazil
A magnificent volley from Lautaro Martinez was enough to give world champions Argentina a 1-0 win over Peru while Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Tuesday.
Kane hoping to extend England career beyond 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane says he is performing at his highest ever level as he dismissed suggestions the 2026 World Cup should be his international swansong.
Last gasp Papon propels Bangladesh
Super-sub midfielder Papon Singh鈥檚 first international goal in injury time propelled Bangladesh to a 2-1 comeback victory over the visiting Maldives in their second and final FIFA international friendly match...
Bangladesh look to end year on a high聽
Bangladesh will be looking to end their 2024 international calendar on a high when they face Maldives in their second and final FIFA international friendly match at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday. 聽 聽聽
Argentina fall in Paraguay, Brazil held in Venezuela
World champions Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat to Paraguay while rivals Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela as South America's big guns struggled in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying on Thursday.