FIFA announced Wednesday the creation of a transfer window running from June 1 to 10 for all teams competing in this summer’s revamped Club World Cup. “All 20 Member Associations…
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FIFA Women’s World Cup expanded to 48 teams from 2031
The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men’s competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday. The FIFA Council unanimously agreed…
FIFA to hold playoff for final Club World Cup berth after ruling
FIFA on Tuesday confirmed it will hold a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Mexican giants America to decide the final berth at next month’s Club World Cup following the…
Referees to wear body cameras at Club World Cup
Referees at this year’s Club World Cup will be equipped with body cameras and instructed to implement new rules to cut down on time-wasting by goalkeepers, FIFA announced on Tuesday.…
FIFA World Cup: 17 Countries That Have Faced Bans Over the Years
FIFA World Cup: 17 Countries That Have Faced Bans Over the Years
FIFA adapts transfer rules after Diarra case
FIFA announced Monday it had adopted an “interim regulatory framework” regarding player transfers after a ruling earlier this year by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in a case brought…
Renamed Super League submits plans for 96-team competition
Super League promoters on Tuesday revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for “official recognition” of their proposed competition, renamed the “Unify League”, leaning on a ruling from Europe’s top…
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.…
Draw for inaugural FIFA Club World Cup set for December 5
The world’s best football clubs will discover their group stage opponents for the inaugural 32-club FIFA Club World Cup at the draw on December 5 in Miami. The date was…
Football leagues, unions file EU complaint against FIFA in calendar dispute
Major bodies representing footballers and clubs in Europe on Monday filed a complaint to the European Commission accusing FIFA of abusing its position over changes to the international match calendar…