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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
Iran’s national team before their 5-0 win over Costa Rica in a friendly in Antalya, Turkey last week. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran awaiting Fifa response on venue switch before making decision on World Cup

Country’s football body has been pushing to move team’s group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing ongoing war in region.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body of ‘ignoring’ prize money pleas

Fifa World Cup 2026

Top ticket price for World Cup final up from US$8,680 to US$10,990 as sales reopen

The global tournament uses dynamic pricing for ticket sales, and its ticketing site often took hours to enter as latest sales phase opened.

US President Donald Trump and Fifa boss Gianni Infantino holding a ticket to the World Cup final at the White House last August. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup’s last qualifier Iraq plot ‘shock’, Japan out to make more history

Iraqis to make first finals appearance in 40 years, while Japanese have set ultimate goal after becoming first Asian team to beat England.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup trophies to take pride of place when Fifa Museum opens in Hong Kong

More than 500,000 visitors expected once the museum, brought in by company that staged Cristiano Ronaldo’s version, starts its run on May 28.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup 2026: after travel ordeal, Iraq hope to secure Asia its 9th spot

Iraq coach Graham Arnold shielding players from Mideast war ahead of intercontinental play-off against Bolivia in Mexico on Tuesday.

The Iraq team, seen here training for their match against Bolivia on Tuesday, arrived in Monterrey on March 21 after a 25-hour journey. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup: Italy hoping to scale Bosnian ‘Everest’, Kosovo on verge of history

Italian coach and fans feel weight of fears about missing out on a third straight World Cup while Kosovars are feeling the excitement.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’, Amnesty International says

Human rights organisation urges football governing body and host nations US, Canada and Mexico to players, fans and communities.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Lower-ranked China give World Cup-bound Curacao wake-up call in Fifa Series match

The smallest nation to ever qualify for the finals were playing first match under a new head coach, while fellow debutants Cabo Verde also lose.

Curacao’s Tahiti Chong (centre) is tackled by Wang Yudong of China in their Fifa Series match at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia, on Friday. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup play-offs: Italy set for ‘biggest match’, Iraq bid for second finals

Gennaro Gattuso’s side is one of 16 European teams vying for four spots, while a six-team intercontinental event will fill two more places.

Italy’s head coach Gennaro Gattuso, who won the World Cup as a player in 2006, leads a training session at Bergamo Stadium as his team prepare to face Northern Ireland in a European playoff on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

Final phase of World Cup ticket sales to be sold on first-come, first-served basis

Fifa announced that tickets will be available on April 1 until the end of the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadiums.

Fifa World Cup

Fifa World Cup: New Zealand willing to face Iran in their opener outside US

Iranians have threatened to boycott matches ⁠in US, and New Zealanders say it is not a ‘big deal’ to play them in Canada or Mexico instead.

Fifa World Cup

Supporters’ group files lawsuit against ‘excessive’ 2026 World Cup ticket prices

It says world football body has abused monopoly position, with cheapest tickets for the final costing seven times those of previous event’s.

The Football Supporters Europe says Fifa has used its monopoly power “to impose conditions on fans that would never be acceptable in a competitive market”. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Italy’s Azzurri face Fifa World Cup play-off again amid other sports’ success

The once-dominant men’s football team, four-time world champions, are at risk of failing to qualify for a third consecutive finals.

Captain Fabio Cannavaro holds up the World Cup trophy after Italy beat France to win the 2006 final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, their fourth and last world title. Photo: Reuters
Fifa corruption scandal

Fifa boss got 33% bonus rise after Club World Cup in US$6 million pay deal

Football’s world body announces details of Gianni Infantino’s salary as part of transparency reforms passed on day he was elected in 2016.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Football chiefs stopping bidding process to host 2031, 2035 Asian Cups

Several countries including Australia, Japan and South Korea had thrown their hats into the ring to stage both of the football tournaments.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran ‘boycotting’ United States but not World Cup: football federation chief

Mehdi Taj says his country ‘will be preparing for the World Cup’, with Mexico’s leader saying her country was prepared to host Iran’s matches.

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Iran were drawn to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, followed by Egypt in Seattle, during the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw in December. Photo: Reuters
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Malaysia out of Asian Cup race after AFC overturns wins, hands down US$50,000 fine

Malaysia punished for fielding ineligible players; wins over Nepal and Vietnam converted into 3-0 forfeits.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran ‘negotiating’ with Fifa over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Country’s participation in this summer’s tournament thrown into doubt by US and Israel attacks and Donald Trump’s threats.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

AFC has received no notification from Iran on World Cup withdrawal

Sports minister said it was impossible for the players to participate in the tournament after the US launched air strikes alongside ⁠Israel.

Iran have qualified for the 48-team tournament to be held in the US, Canada ‌and Mexico. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iraq, Italy, who could replace Iran at World Cup? Rules say Fifa can pick anyone

Iraq and United Arab Emirates could be part of the solution, but both face travel issues caused by US and Israel’s war in the Middle East.

Iran have said they will not take part in this summer’s Fifa World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran will not compete in US-hosted 2026 World Cup, sports minister says

Ahmad Donyamali says the US and Israeli air strikes mean ‘under no circumstances can we participate⁠’ in event hosted by US, Canada, Mexico.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy

Some players did not sing their country’s national anthem before a match, sparking fears they might face trouble back home.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Malaysian FA disappointed with CAS ruling to partially uphold player sanctions

FAM says court’s ruling over the naturalisation scandal is ‘disproportionate’ and that it has accepted responsibility for oversight failures.

The Football Association of Malaysia was fined US$448,200 by Fifa, a decision upheld by the Court ⁠of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Court of Arbitration for Sport

CAS cuts sanctions on players involved in Malaysia scandal to official-match bans

CAS says the seven footballers who played for Malaysia using falsified documents can resume training with their clubs during the 12-month ban.

The Malaysia team including the naturalised players before the start of their Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

US bombing of Iran disrupts sports with doubt over Messi, Ronaldo games and F1

Cancellations and travel shutdowns affecting events in Middle East and elsewhere as conflict spreads across region.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran football federation chief says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

‘The US regime has attacked our homeland … we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,’ said Mehdi Taj.

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