• 

  FIFA launches new award to honour individuals for actions for peace and unity

  Football | November 06, 2025 20:56 IST

  FIFA has introduced the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to honour individuals promoting peace and unity through football. The first award will be presented by President Gianni Infantino on December 5, 2025, at the World Cup 2026 Final Draw.

• 

  India slump down to worst FIFA ranking in nine years following recent losses

  Football | July 11, 2025 13:48 IST

  In a major development for Indian football, the side has dropped to its worst FIFA ranking since December 2016. They now sit in 133rd place in the rankings and have a tough lineup of games scheduled ahead.

• 

  FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Where to watch Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami vs Al Ahly in India?

  Football | June 15, 2025 6:59 IST

  Inter Miami will host Al Ahly in the opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The match will be played on Sunday, June 15 at 5:30 AM IST. Check out the broadcast details of the marquee clash.

• 

  Jordan and Uzbekistan script history, qualify for their first ever FIFA World Cup

  Football | June 06, 2025 14:25 IST

  Jordan and Uzbekistan have etched their names in the history books as they have secured qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after their respective qualification matches in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.

• 

  FIFA to collaborate with Coldplay to produce half-time show in World Cup 2026 final

  Football | March 05, 2025 23:47 IST

  FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that the World Cup 2026 final will have a half-time show. Coldplay's Chris Martin and Phil Harvey are likely to play a major role in designing the show. The final will be taking place on July 19 in New York.

• 

  FIFA announces host nations for 2030 and 2034 World Cup, reveals schedule for 2027 women's edition

  Football | December 12, 2024 6:07 IST

  Saudi Arabia emerged as the sole winner to host the men's FIFA World Cup 2034 after no other country showed interest in the bidding process. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 edition with the highest bidding ratings.

• 

  FIFPro announces FIFA World 11 2024, Lionel Messi's record streak broken after 17 years

  Football | December 10, 2024 16:23 IST

  Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the only non-European club players to earn nominations for the FIFA World Team of the Year 2024. Real Madrid and Manchester City players dominated while Liverpool and PSG had one player each to make the final eleven.

• 

  Saudi Arabia win bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034, record highest bidding ratings

  Football | December 01, 2024 1:56 IST

  "It is the result of our extensive efforts to present an exceptional bid and a testament to the collaboration between multiple entities across the Kingdom, driven by Vision 2030, which has enabled all sectors to unite behind a bid," Saudi's Minister of Sport said.

• 

  In a historic move for South America, Brazil to host FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

  Football | May 17, 2024 18:56 IST

  This will be the first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup in South America as the world waits in anticipation for the global tournament. “It is a victory for the world and for women’s football," Brazil's soccer federation president Ednaldo Rodrigues Ednaldo Rodrigues said.

• 

  2034 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia launch uncontested bid with 'Growing. Together' campaign

  Football | March 02, 2024 16:58 IST

  "Bidding to host a FIFA World Cup is only made possible by the rapid transformation the country is enjoying. We’ve made unprecedented progress in both the men’s and women’s game and our bid is an open invitation to the world to join us on this exciting journey," SAFF president said.

• 

  FIFA reports record shattering USD 9.63 billion splash on football transfers in 2023

  Football | January 30, 2024 23:18 IST

  FIFA revealed that teams across the globe spent USD 9.63 billion on transfer deals in 2023 with the English Premier League clubs contributing a record-breaking $2.96 billion while four other country's top associations spent more than $1 billion each in 2023.

Advertisement
• 

  History unfolds after female soccer fans in Iran attend men's game at Azadi Stadium

  Football | December 15, 2023 11:41 IST

  With Iran being an Islamic Republic, several restrictions have been put in place which dictate the lifestyle of women in the country. Several feminist groups have been calling for reforms and actively seeking more liberty for women.

• 

  WATCH | Ugly scenes at stands during Brazil vs Argentina World Cup Qualifier, Messi says 'madness'

  Football | November 22, 2023 19:21 IST

  "I think we (left) did that to calm things down a bit. There could have been a disaster. When everything calmed down we decided to ask how everyone was, to find out and then we went out," Lionel Messi said after the game at the Maracana.

• 

  Arsene Wenger inaugurates first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in India, targets to get India back on map

  Football | November 22, 2023 16:59 IST

  "Giving every talent in the world a chance is what our programme is about. To identify the talent in India, give good education and good level of competition to make great players. How long it could take, we don't know, but without education we'll remain where we are," Wenger said.

• 

  The Best FIFA Men's Player: Six Manchester City players among 12 nominees, Messi in, Ronaldo out

  Football | September 14, 2023 21:31 IST

  Manchester City stars Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez and the recently left Ilkay Gundogan dominate the nominee list for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2023 award.

• 

  Arsene Wenger set to visit India, asks AIFF to take charge on quality education for youngsters

  Football | September 14, 2023 17:38 IST

  FIFA Chief of Global Football Development and the legendary football manager Arsene Wenger will visit India in the second week of October.

• 

  FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka with immediate effect

  Football | August 29, 2023 10:15 IST

  The International football body had imposed a ban on Sri Lanka for violation of the rules in administration.

• 

  Spain captain Olga Carmona learns of father's death after FIFA World Cup final vs England

  Football | August 21, 2023 7:20 IST

  Ogla Carmona made Spain win the FIFA Women's World Cup final as she scored the all-important goal in the summit clash against England.

• 

  Spain vs England FIFA Women's WC final Live streaming and Preview: When and where to watch ESP v ENG

  Football | August 20, 2023 12:10 IST

  Spain vs England FIFA Women's WC final Live streaming and Preview: Spain face England in the final of the Women's World Cup. Here are live streaming details and a preview of the match.

• 

  FIFA World Cup 2023: Sweden record easy win over hosts Australia to claim another Bronze medal

  Football | August 19, 2023 17:20 IST

  Sweden also finished in third place at the previous edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup and this is the record fourth time they have won the Bronze medal in tournament history.