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In the name of country, away from home

Afghan women, war-scarred and scattered across the world, can finally play FIFA tournaments

May 06, 2026 12:41 am

Members of the Afghan Women United football team celebrate after scoring a goal against Chad, in their first international tournament since fleeing their country in October 2025. (AP Photo)

Afghan women's refugee team can now play in FIFA tournaments

April 29, 2026 6:08 pm

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How the University of Tennessee's agricultural college is helping FIFA bring consistency to grass on football World Cup pitches?

April 26, 2026 8:38 pm

Iraq's players celebrate after the winning World Cup playoff final match against Bolivia in Mexico. (PHOTO: AP)

Why Iraq’s World Cup success would be celebrated in Europe

April 02, 2026 2:11 pm

A big screen displays an anti-discrimination message inside the RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain, during the match between Spain and Egypt. (PHOTO: Reuters)

Spain FA, coach condemn Islamophobic chants during pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Egypt

April 01, 2026 4:08 pm

Iraq's Zaid Ismail celebrates after his team qualified for FIFA World Cup. (PHOTO: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup: Coach stuck in UAE, 20-hour road trip during war, visa trouble, cancelled training camp – Iraq’s route to football showpiece

April 01, 2026 3:00 pm

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Italy were knocked out in a penalty shootout by Bosnia in the World Cup qualifying playoff final match. (PHOTO: AP)

Italy’s stunning fall: A footballing empire reduced to ashes after failing to qualify for third consecutive FIFA World Cup

April 01, 2026 8:33 am

Aviation expert warns FIFA World Cup travel will be more expensive and disrupted due to Middle East conflict. (PHOTO: Reuters)

'We expect travel to go up 30%': Aviation expert Anita Mendiratta warns FIFA World Cup fans to brace for higher airfares amid Middle East conflict

March 20, 2026 4:10 pm

FIFA said IFA has committed multiple breaches of its obligations as a FIFA Member Association. (FILE)

Israel football association penalised by FIFA for multiple breaches of anti-discrimination rules, ordered to roll out prevention plan

March 20, 2026 10:23 am

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Fans can watch select World Cup moments and classic matches on FIFA’s official YouTube channel.

FIFA World Cup 2026: YouTube to show first 10 minutes of matches for free

March 19, 2026 8:47 am