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Tickets now on sale for decisive FIFA Women’s Champions Cup showdowns
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Tickets now on sale for decisive FIFA Women’s Champions Cup showdowns

Four matches – semi-finals, third-place play-off and final – to be played in London from Wednesday, 28 January to Sunday, 1 February next year Arsenal and Brentford stadiums will host the women’s club game at its highest level, with Arsenal, ASFAR, Corinthians and Gotham FC confirmed as the semi-finalists Tickets priced between £5 and £60 and available now at FIFA.com/tickets The countdown has begun to the exhilarating final stage of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™, which will take place in London from Wednesday, 28 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026. Following ASFAR’s victory on home soil on Sunday, the line-up of continental champions advancing to the decisive showdown stage is now complete. With the fixtures officially confirmed, football fans aro...
Changing The Game: FIFA arrives on Netflix Games in time for FIFA World Cup 2026
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Changing The Game: FIFA arrives on Netflix Games in time for FIFA World Cup 2026

This summer, when the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™, fans can play a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games. Through this game, developed and published by Delphi Interactive, Netflix members will be able to experience the emotion and drama of the tournament in its purest, most joyful form: fast to learn, thrilling to master, and built for anyone to jump in. Fun will be just a click away, and anyone can play - solo or with their friends online. All you need is Netflix and your phone. “The FIFA World Cup is going to be the cultural event of 2026, and now fans will be able to celebrate their fandom by bringing the game right into their living rooms,” said Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix. “We want to bring f...
LEGO Group and FIFA give fans chance to build football’s ultimate prize
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LEGO Group and FIFA give fans chance to build football’s ultimate prize

LEGO Group and FIFA announce new collaboration ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Iconic LEGO Editions FIFA World Cup™ Official Trophy made from LEGO bricks in 1:1 scale available for pre-order now at LEGO.com/product/fifa-world-cup-official-trophy The exciting announcement comes two days ahead of the final draw, which takes place in Washington DC on Friday FIFA has announced a groundbreaking initiative with the LEGO Group ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This unprecedented collaboration aims to bring even more creativity and fun into the world of football for fans of all ages across the globe. The announcement comes as excitement reaches fever pitch in the run-up to the biggest, best and most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ in history, with representatives from 42 qualified nations an...
Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations
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Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations

Memorandum of Understanding signed to support developing nations and their respective FIFA Member Associations (MAs), with a focus on countries with clear strategies to harness sport for national development Up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans to be allocated by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to finance the construction or the enhancement of FIFA-certified stadiums and essential surrounding infrastructure Partnership aims to advance sustainable development by promoting social inclusion, youth empowerment, and economic opportunity through sport Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billion in concessional loans...
FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026 for men’s and women’s national teams
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FIFA confirms expanded FIFA Series 2026 for men’s and women’s national teams

Second edition builds on the successful 2024 pilot, bringing together national teams from different confederations FIFA set to increase participation and include women’s national teams Initiative strengthens FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023-2027 by promoting opportunities for meaningful international match-ups FIFA has confirmed that the FIFA Series 2026™ will take place during the international match window in March and April next year, offering national teams from different continents a unique platform to compete and connect beyond their traditional confederation boundaries. Building on the success of the pilot edition held in March 2024, the FIFA Series 2026 marks the first full-scale implementation of this initiative, featuring more Participating Membe...
Afghan Women United prepare to face Tunisia today at FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025
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Afghan Women United prepare to face Tunisia today at FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025

Libya play Chad today in second match at the tournament Photos for editorial use are available. Matches are streamed live on FIFA+ Women’s football will once again take centre stage in Morocco today as the second matches of the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025™ kicking off. Afghan Women United – the newly-created team which is part of a wider FIFA strategy for Afghan women’s football – will face Tunisia, who secured an impressive 16-0 victory in the first match. Libya play Chad in the second match at the Stade Municipal de Berrechid. PHOTOS FOR EDITORIAL USE ARE AVAILABLE HERE FIFA Unites: Women’s Series 2025 matches – Wednesday 29 October (local kick-off times) Wednesday 29 October Tunisia v. Afghan Women United (17:00) Chad v. Libya (20:00) Taking place a...
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...
Media accreditation application window for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 now open
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Media accreditation application window for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 now open

Media representatives wishing to cover final draw for next year’s global showpiece are invited to apply FIFA World Cup 26™ Media Operations Briefing to be held for accredited media representatives on eve of draw Accredited media can access a special rate at the media hotel The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is set to take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC on Friday 5 December 2025. The draw will commence at 12:00 (noon) local time (18:00 CET). As part of the official media programme, media representatives are invited to attend the FIFA World Cup 26™Media Operations Briefing, which is to be held at the REACH at the Kennedy Center at 15:00 on Thursday,4 December. This briefing will provide important information regarding ...
Qatar confirmed as FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final phase host
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Qatar confirmed as FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final phase host

Qatar will host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025™ FIFA Derby of the Americas and FIFA Challenger Cup games will take place to decide Paris Saint-Germain’s opponents in the 17 December final FIFA World Cup 2022™ hosts will also organise the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ and FIFA Arab Cup™ later this year Qatar has been confirmed as the host of the final three matches (M3 to M5) of this year’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup™, the elite annual global club competition which gives the champions of all six confederations the chance to compete on the world stage. The final phase, comprising three games, will take place in Qatar in December, marking the culmination of the tournament. Match 3, officially named the FIFA Derby of the Americas, is scheduled for Wednesday...
Spain surge back to first place in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking amid top 10 shake-up 
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Spain surge back to first place in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking amid top 10 shake-up 

Spain in pole position for first time since 2014 Previous pacesetters, world champions Argentina, plunge to third having also been leapfrogged by France Biggest climbers Slovakia climb 10 spots and re-enter top 50 After a hiatus following the rousing success of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ in June and July, men’s international football action returned to the global stage with a bang earlier this month in the shape of a string of FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers across Africa, Europe and the Americas. In total, over 200 relevant national-team matches have been contested around the world since the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking was last updated, which have had a major impact on the pecking order. The highest-profile change comes right at the top, with UEFA EURO 2024 wi...
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