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FIFA World Cup 2026 Last-Minute Sales Phase to start on Wednesday, 1 April
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Last-Minute Sales Phase to start on Wednesday, 1 April

Tickets will be made available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis Fourth and final ticket sales phase will remain open until the end of the tournament FIFA World Cup™ all-time attendance record of 3.5 million, set in 1994, on track to be surpassed this year The unprecedented global demand for FIFA World Cup™ tickets continues to highlight the extraordinary eagerness among fans to secure their place at the greatest show on earth this June and July. Following on from the Random Selection Draw period, additional tickets for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will go on sale to the general public from 11:00 ET/17:00 CET on Wednesday, 1 April. The Last-Minute Sales Phase is the fourth and final official ticket sales phase, and allows the general public to purchase tick...
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Revised FIFA Series 2026™ schedule includes addition of fourth women’s group hosted in Kenya
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Revised FIFA Series 2026™ schedule includes addition of fourth women’s group hosted in Kenya

• Australia, India, Malawi and hosts Kenya bring FIFA Series 2026™ women’s line-up to 16 participating teams • Men’s competition maintains nine groups in eight host nations with two groups adjusted  • Groundbreaking FIFA initiative brings together 50 teams from all six confederations for games between 25 March and 18 April The addition of four women’s national teams and a new Host Member Association (MA), Kenya, as well as unanticipated logistical developments on the men’s side, has prompted a slight revision of the FIFA Series 2026™ schedule. Building upon the successful pilot edition staged in March 2024, the FIFA Series 2026 will feature an impressive total of 50 men’s and women’s national teams competing in 13 groups across 12 host nations from all six continents. The ...
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FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace
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FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

FIFA President calls for peace and invites all FIFA World Cup™participants to compete in a spirit of fair play and mutual respect Record-breaking revenue budget of USD 14 billion foreseen for 2027-2030 cycle  FIFA Forward investment to reach USD 2.7 billion, an eightfold increase compared to period prior to 2016 FIFA’s steadfast commitment to peace and unity was at the core of the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, at which FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for peace and reiterated the key role of football to bring people together in times of continuous geopolitical turmoil. “FIFA can’t solve geopolitical conflicts, but we are committed to using the power of football and the FIFA World Cup to build bridges and promote peace as our...
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FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Israel Football Association
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FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Israel Football Association

Following the proposal made by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) at the 74th FIFA Congress and the subsequent decision of the FIFA Council to mandate the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to investigate the alleged offence of discrimination raised by the PFA, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided that the Israel Football Association (IFA) has committed multiple breaches of its obligations as a FIFA Member Association. As a consequence, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed the following sanctions on the IFA for breaches of articles 13 (Offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) and 15 (Discrimination and racist abuse) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC): a)    The IFA is ordered to pay a fine to the amount of CHF 15...
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FIFA launches Canada Celebrates, a countrywide FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration programme
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FIFA launches Canada Celebrates, a countrywide FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration programme

Canada Celebrates will bring the excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event to Canadian residents from coast to coast Stops will be located within a two-hour drive for more than 75% of Canadian residents Fans will be able to enjoy a live feed for match viewings at each of the celebration sites Today, FIFA has launched Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country from 11 June to 19 July 2026, in celebration of the biggest FIFA World Cup™ in history. Delivered as a series of free-to-the-public, one-day community celebrations across the country, Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural program...
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AFCON finalists Morocco and Senegal steal limelight in January 2026 FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking
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AFCON finalists Morocco and Senegal steal limelight in January 2026 FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

Africa Cup of Nations winners Senegal and runners-up Morocco among main movers and shakers Moroccans rise to all-time high of eighth Senegal break new ground after AFCON triumph, climbing to 12th The recently concluded CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has made a significant impact on the January 2026 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, with both finalists, perhaps unsurprisingly, making significant strides. Despite suffering heartbreak in the final, hosts Morocco (8th, up 3) can take comfort from returning to the top 10 for the first time since April 1998, reaching their best-ever position. AFCON winners Senegal (12th, up 7), have been rewarded for reclaiming the continental crown by scaling unprecedented heights of their own,...
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FIFA announces line-up for expanded FIFA Series 2026
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FIFA announces line-up for expanded FIFA Series 2026

Forty-eight national teams from all six FIFA confederations set to compete, representing almost a quarter of global football community Eleven FIFA Member Associations to host 12 groups engaging both men’s and women’s national teams All matches to be broadcast globally, improving access for fans and boosting visibility for national teams FIFA has confirmed the full line-up of hosts and the composition of the groups for the FIFA Series 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative for men’s and women’s national teams. Following the announcement of the expanded format in November 2025, the FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams competing in 12 groups of four teams each during the international match window in March and Apri...
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FIFA and TikTok reach first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement to enhance coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026
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FIFA and TikTok reach first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement to enhance coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026

New concept will elevate access, opportunities and promotion of original content for fans as part of FIFA’s strategy to engage with third-party social platforms Partnership will be anchored by TikTok’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ hub and include behind-the-scenes access, global creator programme and more Event’s Media Partners to benefit from additional curated content and live-streaming possibilities The most inclusive event in football history has today become even more accessible, with an innovative partnership between FIFA and TikTok set to bring millions of fans even closer to the action and excitement at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. TikTok, one of the planet’s most influential and dynamic destinations for mobile video content, will become FIFA’s first-ever Preferred Platform....
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FIFA and Lenovo unveil multiple AI-powered innovations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
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FIFA and Lenovo unveil multiple AI-powered innovations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Football AI Pro, AI-enabled 3D player avatars and next-generation Referee View revealed at Lenovo Tech World 2026 Group of “Football AI” innovations harness advanced AI to further enhance officiating technologies, as well as improve match analysis capabilities and drive fan engagement "Football AI” reflects FIFA and Lenovo’s shared commitment to modernising and democratising football through digital technology and AI FIFA and Lenovo have unveiled a series of technological innovations driven by artificial intelligence (AI) that are set to enhance officiating technologies, match analysis capabilities and performance, and drive fan engagement ahead of the game-changing 48-team FIFA World Cup 2026™. Revealed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanq...
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FIFA and Dubai Sports Council sign partnership agreement for new awards to celebrate the best in football annually 
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FIFA and Dubai Sports Council sign partnership agreement for new awards to celebrate the best in football annually 

Memorandum of Understanding signed between FIFA and the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) at World Sports Summit in Dubai  Annual event to be the only official global awards that honours best performers on and off the pitch  First awards ceremony to take place in 2026 In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the United Arab Emirates, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), have announced the launch of a new annual world football awards event in Dubai.   Effective from 2026, the event will become the only...
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