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Second phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 26 now open
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Second phase of ticket sales for FIFA World Cup 26 now open

Early Ticket Draw entry period now open through 31 October at 11 a.m. ET (16:00 CET) Fans must take action and enter at FIFA.com/tickets to be eligible, even if they previously entered the Visa Presale Draw Phase to include host country domestic exclusivity time slot for residents of Canada, Mexico and the United States The second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ – the Early Ticket Draw – kicks off today with its entry period now open for fans to enter. After great demand during the Visa Presale Draw, another one million tickets are being made available for this Early Ticket Draw phase. The entry period for the Early Ticket Draw is open now through 31 October at 11 a.m. ET (16:00 CET). Timing of a fan’s entry into the Early Ticket Draw during the entr...
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Nominees announced for Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year 2025
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Nominees announced for Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year 2025

  As part of the World Athletics Awards 2025, World Athletics is pleased to confirm the nominees for Women’s Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year and Men’s Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year. There are five nominees for these two categories, and a vote will take place to identify the two finalists for each. World Athlete of the Year – how it works The nominations reflect some of the standout performances achieved during another memorable year for the sport, which peaked with the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. Nominees for 2025 Women’s Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year (in alphabetical order): Tigst Assefa, Ethiopia• World marathon silver medallist and London Marathon winner• World leader with a women-only world record Sifan Hassan, Netherlands• Sydney...
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FIFA and Global Citizen announce advisory board for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
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FIFA and Global Citizen announce advisory board for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

Launched earlier this year, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aims to raise USD 100 million to expand access to education and football of children worldwide The non-fiduciary advisory board brings together leaders from sport, entertainment, business and philanthropy Following the initiative implemented at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, USD 1 from every FIFA World Cup 26™ ticket sold will be donated to the Fund Applications now open for organisations seeking grants for grassroots, community-based education and football programmes FIFA and Global Citizen today announced the formation of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board, marking a major milestone in the initiative’s mission to raise USD 100 million to expand access to education and football for children w...
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Okwawu United seal GHC3 Million medical sponsorship deal with Kenop Care hospital
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Okwawu United seal GHC3 Million medical sponsorship deal with Kenop Care hospital

Okwawu United Football Club has announced a landmark GHC3 million medical sponsorship agreement with Kenop Care Hospital, marking a significant boost to the club’s welfare and healthcare support system. Under the two-year partnership with an option for a one-year extension Kenop Care Hospital becomes the official medical partner of Okwawu United. The hospital will provide comprehensive medical services to all players, technical staff, and management throughout the duration of the agreement. The sponsorship covers full health insurance for every member of the club, ensuring seamless access to top-quality healthcare without financial burden. In addition, Kenop Care Hospital has pledged periodic financial support to Okwawu United as part of its corporate social responsibility commitment...
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Asante Kotoko Forward Albert Amoah Completes Move to Al Ahly Benghazi
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Asante Kotoko Forward Albert Amoah Completes Move to Al Ahly Benghazi

Asante Kotoko SC has officially confirmed the permanent transfer of talented forward Albert Amoah to Libyan Premier League side Al Ahly Benghazi. In a statement released by the club, the Porcupine Warriors expressed their gratitude to Amoah for his dedication and contribution during his time at the club. “Asante Kotoko is grateful to Albert for his services to the club and his achievements with us. We wish him the very best for the future,” the club said. Albert Amoah, who joined Asante Kotoko with great promise, played a vital role in the team’s recent campaigns, delivering several memorable performances that endeared him to the fans. His move to Al Ahly Benghazi marks a new chapter in his professional career, offering him the opportunity to showcase his skills on a broader st...
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Universal Declaration adopted to strengthen integrity in sport
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Universal Declaration adopted to strengthen integrity in sport

More than 400 leaders from the Olympic Movement, governments, inter-governmental agencies and betting authorities and entities took part today, both in person and online, in the 5th International Forum for Sports Integrity (IFSI) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Forum adopted the Universal Declaration on Sports Integrity, a new action-oriented commitment to strengthen the protection of integrity in sport. The Universal Declaration on Sports Integrity, unanimously endorsed during the event, outlines responsibilities and concrete follow-up actions for key stakeholders across four priority areas: promoting good governance and combating corruption in sport; preventing competition manipulation; integrity in officiating and the ro...
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Ratified: world records for Duplantis, Troscianka, Yan and Zhang
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Ratified: world records for Duplantis, Troscianka, Yan and Zhang

Men’s pole vault6.30m Mondo Duplantis (SWE) Tokyo, 15 September 2025 Women’s U20 hammer77.24m Zhang Jiale (CHN) Quzhou, 2 August 2025 Women’s U20 javelin65.89m Yan Ziyi (CHN) Quzhou, 3 August 2025 Men’s U20 decathlon8514 points Hubert Troscianka (POL) Tampere, 8 August 2025 The latest world pole vault record set by Mondo Duplantis and three world U20 records have been ratified by World Athletics. Duplantis improved his own world record to 6.30m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, while Hubert Troscianka, Yan Ziyi and Zhang Jiale respectively set world U20 records in the U20 decathlon, the javelin and the hammer. The performance by Duplantis in Tokyo added a centimetre to the world record of 6.29m he set in Budapest on 12 August. Back at the scene of his firs...
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Wanda Diamond League season calendar confirmed for 2026 
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Wanda Diamond League season calendar confirmed for 2026 

The 2026 Diamond League season will begin in Doha on May 8 and finish at the two-day series final in Brussels on September 4-5.  The world’s greatest athletes will return to the global stage next year as they embark on another continent-crossing Wanda Diamond League campaign in 2026.  The 2026 season calendar has now been published and can be viewed on the Diamond League website.  Following another record-breaking year in 2025, many of the sport’s biggest names will be hoping to make history once again as athletics’ premier one-day series returns for its 17th season.  As in previous years, athletes will compete for points at 14 meetings as they bid to qualify for the series final in Brussels and a shot at the iconic Diamond Trophy.  The 2026 Roa...
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Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025   
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Morocco to host FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025   

FIFA can confirm that the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 will now take place in Morocco, with the opening matches for the tournament now scheduled to kick-off on Sunday 26 October.   The FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 will see the Afghan Women United team play their first match on the international stage, as well as Chad and Libya set to make their FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking debuts at the completion of the round-robin tournament. FIFA would like to thank the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) and looks forward to working together to host a successful tournament. FIFA would also like to reiterate its continued commitment to the ongoing implementation of the wider FIFA Strategy for Action for Afghan Women’s Football that was approved by the FIFA Counci...
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Nominees announced for Field Athlete of the Year 2025
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Nominees announced for Field Athlete of the Year 2025

The voting process for the World Athletes of the Year continues this week and World Athletics is pleased to confirm the nominees for Women’s Field Athlete of the Year and Men’s Field Athlete of the Year, as part of the World Athletics Awards 2025. There are five nominees for these two categories, and a vote will take place to identify the two finalists for each. World Athlete of the Year – how it works The nominations reflect some of the standout performances achieved during another memorable year for the sport, which peaked with the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. Nominees for 2025 Women’s Field Athlete of the Year (in alphabetical order): Valarie Allman, USA• World and Diamond League discus champion• Undefeated, with nine of the top 11 performances of the year...
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