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- Middle East
Palestine, Syria qualify for FIFA Arab Cup quarter finals
Palestine and Syria on Sunday, December 7, qualified for the FIFA Arab Cup quarterfinal after playing out a draw in Doha, Qatar. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, and for both…
- World
FIFA gives Trump peace prize in departure from its traditional focus on sport
Washington: President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even…
- Middle East
Qatar declares full security readiness ahead of FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kickoff
Doha: Qatar announced on Sunday, November 30, that it is fully prepared to secure the FIFA Arab Cup2025 — the Arab world’s biggest football tournament — which begins on Monday, December 1,…
- Opinions
Indian football’s doomsday bereft of pride and principles
The world of football is buzzing with excitement because the biggest ever FIFA World Cup, featuring teams from 48 countries, will be held jointly by the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The qualification…
- Featured News
FIFA comes under pressure as calls to ban Israel from 2026 World Cup grow louder
Calls for Israel to be banned from various sports are growing louder. The country is now competing in the qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to begin in…
- Hyderabad
FIFA launches talent academy in Hyderabad, 1st for girls
Hyderabad: FIFA on Saturday, launched its first talent academy for youngsters in India in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), aiming to provide elite training to talented footballers in the…
- India
FIFA assesses Gachibowli Stadium for football academy
Hyderabad: A FIFA and AIFF delegation, along with officials from the Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG), visited Hyderabad’s GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli on Wednesday, February 26, to assess its suitability for…
- Middle East
No alcohol allowed at 2034 World Cup, confirms Saudi ambassador
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom (UK), Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, has confirmed that no alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 FIFA World Cup. In…
- Middle East
Alcohol to be banned at 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia: Report
Football fans attending the 2034 World Cup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums, senior FIFA officials have revealed. The announcement comes after FIFA…
- Middle East
Saudi’s football stadiums embark on a new era ahead of 2034 World Cup
Football grounds in the Kingdom are rapidly approaching an impressive stage of rejuvenation and development, where stadiums go through large-scale remodelling and upgrades to increase fan appeal and retain historical values. This…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: India-Malaysia ends with 1-1 draw in friendly football match
Hyderabad: The international friendly match between India and Malaysia at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, November 18, ended in a 1-1 draw. Both goals were scored during the…
- Sports
FIFA announces new format for 2024 Intercontinental Cup
Zurich: The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the Intercontinental Cup 2024, an exciting new format that will feature stand-alone intercontinental competitions and give more fans the chance to watch their…
- Middle East
UAE referee Amal Jamal to officiate at FIFA Women’s World Cup
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association has announced that Emirati international assistant referee Amal Jamal has been selected by the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to officiate at the U-17…
- Middle East
Saudi’s 2034 FIFA World Cup bid backed by over 140 countries: SAFF president
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has received unprecedented support from over 140 countries. The development was confirmed by the president of the Saudi Football…
- Middle East
Crown Prince endorses Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Monday, July 29, endorsed the Kingdom’s bid to host the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) World…