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Senegal's Afcon celebrations overshadowed by threat of sanctions
Senegal might be celebrating their Africa Cup of Nations victory but will anxiously await possible sanctions for their walk-off during Sunday’s final against Morocco.
20 January 2026, 00:13 AM
Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat since the pandemic'
Infantino was Platini's deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football's governing body.
16 January 2026, 11:11 AM
Iconic FIFA World Cup trophy set to land in Dhaka Wednesday morning
The trophy has previously visited Bangladesh during the Russia and Qatar World Cups.
13 January 2026, 21:59 PM
By the numbers: Football’s defining moments in 2025
Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary scoring mark, Lionel Messi redefined longevity in MLS, and Erling Haaland tore through international records at historic speed.
30 December 2025, 06:43 AM
‘This is absolutely crazy’: Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices
Fan group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) had been among the most prominent critics of FIFA's pricing strategy for 2026.
30 December 2025, 02:32 AM
FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Infantino says
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the ticket prices for next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing heavy demand for them and the revenue generated for the sport around the world.
29 December 2025, 12:39 PM
The future of football: 12 young stars who stole the spotlight in 2025
Estevao cemented his status as Brazil’s hottest prospect in 2025.
28 December 2025, 14:45 PM
International football 2025: Glory, heartbreak and history
In one of the most incredible underdog stories in football history, Curacao -- a tiny Caribbean island with a population of just around 156,000 -- stunned the world by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
28 December 2025, 01:01 AM
FIFA's tournaments in pictures
From a landmark debut of the FIFA Club World Cup that sent shockwaves through the sport, to a packed calendar of top-tier tournaments, 2024 delivered drama, passion, and spectacle.
24 December 2025, 04:20 AM
Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday.
17 December 2025, 18:27 PM
Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tournament from FIFA, world football's governing body announced on Wednesday.
17 December 2025, 13:52 PM
FIFA overturns three Malaysia matches amid player eligibility scandal
FIFA has overturned the results of three Malaysia matches after finding they had fielded ineligible players, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) said on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the team amid a widening document forgery scandal.
17 December 2025, 08:42 AM
Five million apply for 2026 World Cup tickets in 24 hours despite price backlash
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, soccer's world governing body said on Friday, despite an outcry from fan groups this week about high prices for the tournament.
13 December 2025, 02:16 AM
Fan group urges FIFA to halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices
In a statement on Thursday, the European fan umbrella group said prices for tickets allocated to Participating Member Associations (PMAs) – typically distributed via official supporters' clubs or loyalty schemes – had reached "astronomical" levels.
12 December 2025, 06:52 AM
Trump's FIFA peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee claiming the world football body's president Gianni Infantino breached his duty of neutrality by supporting US President Donald Trump.
10 December 2025, 08:01 AM
FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to have mandatory hydration breaks in each half
World Cup matches at the 2026 tournament will have three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half regardless of the weather conditions, FIFA has said.
8 December 2025, 18:46 PM
‘The emotions are overwhelming’ as Brazil become futsal’s first queens
Brazil beat Portugal to conquer the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup Philippines 2025, while Spain downed Argentina to finish third.
8 December 2025, 04:36 AM
Trump all smiles as he wins FIFA's new peace prize
US President Donald Trump became the first ever recipient of FIFA's new peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw Friday -- a compensation gift for a leader whose dream of winning the Nobel remains unfulfilled.
5 December 2025, 18:07 PM
FIFA eyes referee body cams and faster offside calls for 2026 World Cup
Any rule changes would have to be approved by the International Football Association Board at its meeting in Wales in February.
5 December 2025, 05:58 AM
2026 FIFA World Cup draw: All you need to know
The event will start at 11pm, Bangladesh Time, on Friday
4 December 2025, 04:12 AM