English

FIFA / English

Stories published on Mar 14
  • Related stories in the last 90 days
  • Stories published on Mar 14

Saturday, Mar 14

18

Former Angola Coach Drags Federation To FIFA Over Unpaid Wages

leadership.ng

Pedro Gonçalves, the former manager of the Angolan national football team, has escalated a dispute with the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) to FIFA, alleging unpaid wages and breaches of contract. Gonçalves, a Portuguese tactician who…

17

FIFA rankings for all 48 World Cup teams: How are they calculated and when are they updated?

www.sportingnews.com

The World Cup in the United States is about to get under way with Argentina, Spain, and England among the leading contenders.

16

When does the World Cup start? Date, time, first match and opening ceremony for 2026 FIFA soccer finals

sports.yahoo.com

FIFA is ready to unveil its biggest World Cup ever as the 2026 competition ramps up towards a highly anticipated opening this coming summer.

15

McGarvey joins lawmakers pressuring FIFA over 'exclusionary' pricing

sports.yahoo.com

McGarvey and other lawmakers told FIFA a "financially exclusionary" dynamic pricing model is putting World Cup matches out of reach for many fans.

14

Australia Clinches Historic Qualification For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

leadership.ng

Australia have become the first nation to secure their berth at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, booking their place in Brazil with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over North Korea in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday. In a match that…

Neymar’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream at serious risk: Santos star’s absence from key match sparks fresh Brazil tension as Carlo Ancelotti left unimpressed

worldsoccertalk.com

As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues, uncertainty surrounds one of Brazil’s greatest stars. Neymar once again finds himself at the center of debate after missing a key match for Santos, a moment that has reportedly…

11

FIFA approves new rules to speed up games ahead of the 2026 World Cup

ghanasoccernet.com

FIFA has unveiled a series of rule changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, aimed at speeding up matches and limiting time-wasting. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, and the updates affect substitutions, restarts, injury protocols,…

10

FIFA Ratifies Major Regulatory Overhaul Ahead of Expanded 2026 World Cup

www.tv360nigeria.com

In a significant move to modernize the flow of the game, FIFA and the International Football Association Board (IFAB) have officially approved four major rule amendments that will debut at the 2026 World Cup. The upcoming tournament,…

09

2026 World Cup: FIFA approves four new rules

dailypost.ng

FIFA has approved at least four changes within football matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 tournament will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and will include 48 teams instead of the usual 32. These tweaks are expected to…

08

Iran's Soccer Team Rebukes Trump's Safety Warnings, Confirms FIFA World Cup Participation

www.benzinga.com

Iran’s national football squad delivered a sharp rebuttal to President Donald Trump‘s safety-related warnings, declaring through an Instagram statement this week that no authority could bar its participation in the FIFA World Cup — and…

5 Countries That Qualified But Later Withdrew From FIFA World Cup Finals

www.completesports.com

Following the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, Iran’s Sports Minister, Ahmad Donyamal, has announced that the West Asian country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, billed to start on 11…

07

Australia Become First Nation To Qualify For 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

www.completesports.com

Australia became the first nation to qualify for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil with a 2-1 win over North Korea that booked their place in the Asian Cup semi-finals on Friday. Kennedy opened the scoring, and Sam Kerr added the…

Iran hits back at Donald Trump's 'life and safety' comments ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

www.indiatvnews.com

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is looming on the horizon; the marquee tournament is all set to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. With the ongoing West Asia war, the participation of Iran...

04

Ex-Japan Footballer Says Sponsor Hit Pause After He Supported Iran's FIFA World Cup Spot

www.news18.com

Keisuke Honda's US sponsor paused an ad deal after he expressed support for Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup amidst escalating Middle East conflict.

03

Iran Hits Back At Donald Trump, Questions USMNT's FIFA World Cup Eligibility

www.news18.com

Iran questions USA's place at FIFA World Cup after Trump's warning. Iran insists they qualified early and cannot be barred.

Friday, Mar 13

22

21

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus to work together beyond Al-Nassr? Portugal post-2026 FIFA World Cup rumors face early reality check

worldsoccertalk.com

At the center of the debate lies a larger question surrounding the future of the Portugal national soccer team, where potential changes after the 2026 FIFA World Cup could reshape the coaching landscape.

20

USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino reportedly sets bold terms to join Real Madrid, including signing Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate and 2022 FIFA World Cup winner

worldsoccertalk.com

The current United States men's national soccer team coach has been linked with a return to elite club action, and reports suggest he could arrive in Madrid with clear expectations about the squad he would inherit.

18

Carlo Ancelotti watches closely as Neymar responds to injury concerns amid 2026 FIFA World Cup spot battle with Brazil

worldsoccertalk.com

After the star forward was absent from Santos’ recent match against Mirassol, speculation quickly spread about whether the Brazilian icon had suffered another injury at a crucial moment in his battle for a 2026 FIFA World Cup spot in Carlo…

Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup Away Kits Revealed As Jordan's 'Jumpman' Featured

www.foxsports.com

Brazil's away World Cup kit will feature Jordan Brand's iconic Jumpman logo, and will debut later this month in a friendly against France.