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The FIFA chief’s appearance beside President Trump raised fresh questions about sport–state optics and FIFA’s political “neutrality.”

Explained: How Trump administration can save Israel from possible FIFA World Cup 2026 ban

Donald Trump shares an excellent relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA receives 1.5 million World Cup ticket applications in 24 hours

The extraordinary global demand for the tournament came primarily from the United States, Mexico and Canada.

AIFF faces ban threat as FIFA, AFC set October 30 deadline for ratification of constitution

In a hard-hitting two-page letter on Tuesday, addressed to AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the two international bodies expressed "profound concern" at the federation's failure.

Lionel Messi's Argentina to play FIFA friendly in Kerala in November

The match will take place between November 10 and 18, and it could happen in Kochi.

FIFA moves ahead with new human rights strategy for World Cup games, but advocates are skeptical

FIFA’s suggestions for the 2026 plans include guidelines on nondiscrimination, security, preventing trafficking, protecting unhoused people and workers’ rights.

Trump to attend Club World Cup final, FIFA opens office in Trump Tower

Sunday's Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium will be a preview of next year's championship match

FIFA’s tech playbook: 4 new innovations debuting at the Club World Cup

FIFA says these features are trials, but if they work as intended, the 2025 Club World Cup could lay the groundwork for football to become more smarter and tech-savvy.

Ronaldo withdraws from Brazilian FA presidential race

Brazil football great Ronaldo withdraws from Brazilian FA presidential race.

Pakistan's ban by FIFA lifted in time to contest Asian Cup qualifiers

FIFA suspended the PFF in 2017 and 2021 due to third-party interference. Its last ban was lifted in June 2022 after the PFF's normalisation committee said it had regained full control of the federation's premises and finances.

Ex-Spain coach Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

He escaped prison time but was fined more than 10,000 euros ($10,400) in Spain's National Court. He was also ordered not to get within 200 meters of Hermoso or communicate with her for a year.

FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation

This is Pakistan Football Federation’s third suspension since 2017.

Argentina tops FIFA men's team rankings for second straight year

Argentina signed off the year in top spot ahead of France, with Spain, the European champion, completing the podium.

Vinicius Jr named FIFA player of 2024, Aitana Bonmati takes women's award, check who else won

Vinicius Jr won the award ahead of Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri and his teammate at Real Madrid, England's Jude Bellingham.

FIFA apologizes to Ukraine football body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw

Ukraine was one of 54 national teams included in the draw Friday in Zurich for European qualifying groups for the 2026 World Cup.

Spanish league working with FIFA to take Barcelona-Atletico Madrid game to Miami

The Spanish league is trying to get approval to play a match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Miami in December.

Cameroon FA chief Samuel Eto’o faces six months ban by FIFA for misconduct

Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) chief Samuel Eto’o has been banned from attending the national team's matches for six months after violating FIFA’s disciplinary regulations, soccer's governing body said on Monday.

FIFA suspends Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for two matches

The decision rules out Emiliano Martinez from official games in the round-robin competition against Venezuela and Bolivia on October 10 and 15.

FIFA unveils Intercontinental Cup schedule with Real Madrid to play final in Qatar

The first edition of the annual FIFA Intercontinental Cup for club teams from around the world will have five matches, with European Champions League winners Real Madrid to play in the final on Dec. 18 in Doha, the world soccer body said on Friday.

FIFA delays review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel

FIFA said late on Friday it would now consider the Palestine Football Association's (PFA) proposals against the Israel Football Association (IFA) in October

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez joins Atletico Madrid from Man City in deal worth around $103 million

Alvarez left Argentine team River Plate in 2022 for 14 million pounds (now $17.8 million) and helped City win the Premier League in both seasons he was in England, as well as the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Club World Cup.

India and Kuwait end in a draw in Chhetri's farewell game at Salt lake stadium

Sunil Chhetri's final international game before retirement suffered a not-so-ideal fate after India played out a disappointing 0-0 draw against Kuwait on June 6 in what was their FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash. The result put India in an extremely difficult position to make it to the third round of the qualifiers. India took 15 shots at Kuwait but fail to convert any of them. India still remain second in their group and they will now need a win over Qatar in their next match to qualify for the next round. Watch!

EU legal advisor says some FIFA player transfer rules may breach EU law

Advocate General Maciej Szpunar gave his opinion after French soccer player Lassana Diarra legally challenged FIFA rules

India v Afghanistan FIFA World Cup qualifier: Date, Venue and Time

Where Afghanistan is likely to benefit is through their English coach, Ashley Westwood, who is well aware of Indian players but the advantage is with India and failing to score a win may well be the end of the road for their campaign.

Saudi Arabia launch bid to host 2034 Soccer World Cup

With Morocco, Portugal and Spain set to share the hosting of the 2030 tournament, global governing body FIFA limited the 2034 contest to bidders from the Asian and Oceania confederations.