FIFA

Did FIFA accidentally confirm a world cup bribery scandal?

December 05, 2019 4:20 pm

Confirmation of one of the worst scandals in soccer history appears to be sitting in plain sight, published last week on the website of FIFA, the sport’s global governing body.

FIFA bans 3rd Afghan soccer official in sexual abuse scandal

December 03, 2019 9:43 pm

FIFA says its ethics committee judges banned Mohammad Hanif Sediqi Rustam from soccer for five years for failing to report complaints over several years. Soccer officials have a duty to disclose wrongdoing.

FIFA hires Arsene Wenger for global soccer development role

November 13, 2019 8:51 pm

FIFA says it has hired Arsene Wenger in a full-time role leading its global soccer development work.

Chelsea gets November 20 court date for FIFA transfer ban appeal

November 04, 2019 4:15 pm

CAS has announced the hearing date for Chelsea's transfer ban appeal in late November, with a verdict due before the mid-season transfer window opens in January.

FIFA won't rebuke Club World Cup host China on human rights

October 25, 2019 12:16 pm

FIFA selected China as host of the inaugural edition of the expanded Club World Cup in 2021 but delayed a decision on how the 24 slots for the tournament will be distributed.

After Bangladesh draw, India drop two spots in FIFA rankings

October 24, 2019 6:46 pm

FIFA Rankings: Belgium has managed to hold on to the top spot, followed by France and Brazil. England are placed fourth ahead of Uruguay, Portugal, Croatia, Spain, Argentina and Colombia.

China confirmed as 2021 Club World Cup host, slots to be settled

October 24, 2019 4:20 pm

Oceania is pushing for a guaranteed place in the group stage in China on June 2021, as FIFA's task force on the revamped Club World Cup originally proposed in March

FIFA set to reward China for pushing football with World Cup for Clubs

October 21, 2019 11:07 am

The decision to award the hosting rights to China will be announced on Friday in Shanghai after it is confirmed in a vote of FIFA’s governing council at its quarterly meeting.

Explained: How FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers works

October 16, 2019 11:59 am

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: The Qatar World Cup is still three years away. But for many countries, the journey has already begun.

Women attend Iran's World Cup qualifier first time in 40 years

October 10, 2019 11:18 pm

FIFA stepped up pressure on Iran to meet commitments allowing women to attend World Cup qualifiers following the death last month of Sahar Khodayari, who set herself on fire to protest against her arrest.

Lionel Messi wins FIFA Player of the Year for record-sixth time

September 25, 2019 1:33 pm

Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best FIFA Player of the Year award for a record-sixth time.

Photos: France's World Cup celebrations go from euphoria to unruly

July 16, 2018 11:28 am

France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 Final: France kiss World Cup in Moscow rain

July 16, 2018 6:36 am

France won their second World Cup title after beating Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 edition final in Moscow on Sunday

FIFA World Cup 2018: Samuel Umtiti header against Belgium puts France in final

July 11, 2018 9:31 am

France beat Belgium 1-0 to enter FIFA World Cup 2018 final where they will play either England or Croatia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England, Croatia end long wait for semi-final spot

July 08, 2018 5:10 am

England and Croatia set up a semi-final date by recording victories in their quarter final fixtures against Sweden and Russia respectively

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sun sets on Brazil; France and Belgium set up semi-final date

July 07, 2018 3:22 am

Brazil were beaten 2-1 by Belgium while Uruguay lost 2-0 to France, thus ending the South American challenge in Russia.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England break the penalty shootout jinx, Sweden's Russian adventure continues

July 04, 2018 6:07 am

England and Sweden prevailed in their Round of 16 matches against Colombia and Switzerland respectively.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil, Belgium earn quarterfinals berth

July 03, 2018 2:02 am

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil beat Mexico and Belgium beat Japan to book their quarterfinals spot.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Star-studded Spain fall, Croatia soldier on

July 02, 2018 5:53 am

Spain were stunned by hosts Russia while Croatia beat Denmark on penalties.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo depart as young star Kylian Mbappe shines

July 01, 2018 3:34 am

The first day of knockouts saw Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo crash out of the World Cup while teenager Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to grab all the attention.

Gianni Infantino Becomes Fifa's New President: What His Appointment Means

February 27, 2016 3:26 pm