FIFA
The FIFA category covers everything related to world football’s governing body, including its major tournaments, global initiatives, and football development efforts. From the FIFA World Cup and Women’s World Cup to the Club World Cup and youth competitions and organisational updates, this section brings you the latest news, previews, reviews, and historical insights on all things FIFA. It’s your go-to hub for stories that shape the beautiful game on a global scale.
The full draw and schedule for the 2026 World Cup playoffs
The die is cast. While the identities of 42 of the 48 participants in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are...
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Which countries have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Of the 48 teams that will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer, 42 have now been confirmed....
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The European playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup explained
Alongside the last international break of 2025, the group stage of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup also came...
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Ireland reach World Cup play-offs after Troy Parrott’s historic hat-trick in Budapest
The Republic of Ireland managed to qualify for the World Cup play-offs on Sunday after hat-trick heroics by Troy Parrott,...
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Can Koeman finally qualify the Netherlands for a World Cup?
Tensions continue to rise in the Low Countries as Oranje face Poland tonight in what might prove to be a...
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From Brazil to Cape Verde: Which teams have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
Last September, as the first international break of the 2025-26 season drew to a close, 18 of the 48 teams...
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Are Israel going to be suspended by UEFA?
Israel's membership of UEFA is on thin ice, and may be suspended in the coming weeks.
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How is the Ballon d’Or decided? Voters, points system, winners and more
No individual award in world football is more prestigious than the Ballon d'Or. Presented annually since 1956, the precious sesame...
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Zohran Mamdani is taking on FIFA in NYC ticketing dispute
NYC Democratic Mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has started a petition named "Game Over Greed" in opposition of FIFA's new dynamic...
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18 out of 48: Which teams have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
The identities of 18 of the 48 teams that will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup are now known....
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Recent News
De Zerbi’s situation is ‘very clear’, says Marseille president Pablo Longoria
Olympique de Marseille president Pablo Longoria explained that Roberto de Zerbi's situation was ‘very clear’ with a year and a...
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