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Monday, Jun 17

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Belgium 0-1 Slovakia: Romelu Lukaku has TWO goals disallowed by VAR as Ivan Schranz's early strike gives his side the biggest ever European Championship upset by FIFA rankings

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AADAM PATEL AT THE WALDSTADION, FRANKFURT: On Sunday, Slovakia boss Francesco Calzona said that 'what matters is not losing' to Belgium. His players did that and went one better.

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Iraqi Women’s Soccer Is On The Rise With Entry Into The FIFA Rankings

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Iraq is the latest country to be included in FIFA’s Women's World Ranking The Middle Eastern country has made significant strides in developing the sport...

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President Simeon-Okraku opens FIFA Talent Development Scheme Workshop in Accra

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The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has opened the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Knowledge Exchange Program which started in Accra on Monday June 17...

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AIFF Sacks Igor Stimac as Head Coach of Indian Football Team With Immediate Effect After Blue Tigers' Exit from FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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A notice of termination has been issued to Stimac by the AIFF Secretariat, and he stands relieved of his obligations with immediate effect. The AIFF thanked Mr Stimac for his service to the National Team and wished him well in his future…

All Indian Football Federation sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after end of India's FIFA World Cup dreams

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The All Indian Football Federation on Monday sacked the current Indian head coach Igor Stimach from his post after India's FIFA World Cup dream ended.

Igor Stimac Sacked as Indian Football Team Head Coach After Blue Tigers' Fail to Reach Third Round of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s National Team's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members of AIFF unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward.

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How China can reach 2026 Fifa World Cup, according to football commentator Zhan Jun

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The national team scraped into the next round of Asian qualifying after Singapore did them a favour, but Zhan sees cause for optimism.

Sunday, Jun 16

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Junior Starlets qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

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They beat Burundi to seal an aggregate 5-0 win to qualify for their first-ever World Cup.

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FIFA Rankings for all Copa America 2024 teams: Highest, lowest ranked soccer national teams taking part at USA tournament

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Argentina are the current Copa America and world champions, but does their FIFA world ranking guarantee success in the USA this summer?

FIFA Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams: Highest, lowest ranked soccer national teams taking part at UEFA European Championship

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Euro 2024 will pit the top international teams in Europe against each other, but who is the current highest in FIFA's rankings?

Which leagues play during the FIFA international breaks?

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Soccer is a global phenomenon that transcends borders, with players from around the world competing in various domestic and international leagues. Throughout the year, players participate in prestigious leagues such as the Premier League,…

History as Junior Starlets qualify for Fifa U-17 Women's World Cup

2-0 victory against visiting Burundi guides Kenya in to historic tourney.

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FIFA Ranking: Super Falcons Hold Top Spot in Africa

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The Nigeria WNT, Super Falcons, have maintained their position as the top-ranked team in Africa in the latest FIFA Women's World Rankings released recently.

FIFA president presides over renaming of Paris stadium in honour of Pelé

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Gianni Infantino described the Brazilian football legend as 'the first international star and first international football icon'.

Saturday, Jun 15

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Zambian president urges Fifa to instil business skills in players

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Hichilema said the programmes should ensure players are tutored on how to manage finances so that they don’t become destitute once they retire from playing football.

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Super Falcons Maintain 36th Position In Latest FIFA Ranking

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Super Falcons Maintain 36th Position In Latest FIFA Ranking Super Falcons of Nigeria maintained 36th position in the latest FIFA World ranking. The latest ranking was released on FIFA’s website on Friday, June 14, 2024. The nine-time…

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FIFA Ranking: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Remain Africa’s best

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Paris Olympic Games bound Super Falcons of Nigeria maintained their position in the latest FIFA Women’s World rankings released on Friday. The nine time African champions occupy 36th position in …

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2026 FIFA WCQ: Spittler Describes Rwanda’s Run A “Miracle”

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As the FIFA World Cup qualifiers heat up, Rwanda’s national football team finds itself leading the Group C.

Fifa extends bans on Ugandans implicated in match-fixing scandals

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Uganda FA said the two referees have been handed 10-year bans per person.