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One-year countdown to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™: Host Cities and Official Brand revealed
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One-year countdown to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™: Host Cities and Official Brand revealed

One-year countdown to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™: Host Cities and Official Brand revealed Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź and Sosnowiec set to host matches and welcome the world with open arms Evocative brand celebrates growth of women’s football and emergence of future stars of the female game Next year’s tournament will see 24 of the world’s best women’s U-20 national teams descend on Poland from 5 to 27 September The countdown to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026™ took a significant step forward today following the announcement of the Host Cities and the unveiling of the Official Brand for the hotly anticipated global showpiece. Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź and Sosnowiec were selected as Host Cities on account of...
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One week to go before first phase of FIFA World Cup™ ticket sales open
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One week to go before first phase of FIFA World Cup™ ticket sales open

Entry period opens Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) for Visa Presale Draw Tickets will start at USD 60 for group-stage matches Information on additional phases also now available This time next week, the first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open with the Visa Presale Draw – giving fans their first chance to take action to experience the greatest FIFA World Cup™ yet. Fans looking to attend this historic event should register their interest and create a FIFA ID at FIFA.com/tickets, if they have not done so already. By registering interest, fans will be notified about ticketing sale dates and how the ticketing process works. The Visa Presale Draw entry period will open at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET) on Wednesday, 10 Septe...
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Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 to take place in Washington DC on 5 December
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Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26 to take place in Washington DC on 5 December

Groups for biggest single-sport event in history – next year’s 48-team FIFA World Cup™ in Canada, Mexico and the United States – to be drawn in the US capital  The highly esteemed and historic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to host major tournament milestone on Friday, 5 December  Details of final draw announced by President of the United States Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House  On Friday, 5 December 2025, the world will discover the group-stage matches to be contested at the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all eyes set to converge on the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the final draw.  As announced by the President of the United States and Chairman of the Kennedy Center, Donald...
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Hearts of Oak Hit with FIFA Registration Ban, Club Assures Fans of Swift Resolution
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Hearts of Oak Hit with FIFA Registration Ban, Club Assures Fans of Swift Resolution

Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has confirmed that FIFA has imposed a registration ban on the club due to unresolved financial obligations linked to the Renne Hiddink case. In an official statement released on Friday, 22 August 2025, the club acknowledged the seriousness of the sanction but assured supporters that management and the board are actively engaging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and FIFA to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Hearts of Oak further clarified that the ban will not affect their current squad, as all player registrations for the season were completed before the enforcement of the sanction. This means there will be no immediate disruption to the team’s participation in ongoing competitions. The club appealed to its fan base, popularly known a...
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FIFA Slaps Transfer Ban on Hearts of Oak Over Unpaid Debt to Former Coach
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FIFA Slaps Transfer Ban on Hearts of Oak Over Unpaid Debt to Former Coach

Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club have been handed a transfer ban by FIFA after failing to settle financial obligations owed to former Dutch coach René Hiddink. In a letter issued via the FIFA Legal Portal (Ref. no. FDD-25097) and signed by Américo Espallargas, Head of Disciplinary, the world football governing body confirmed that the decision follows an earlier ruling (Ref. no. FPSD-17518), which Hearts of Oak have yet to comply with. According to FIFA, the embargo affects both international and national player registrations, meaning the Phobians are barred from signing new players until the outstanding payment to Hiddink is cleared. “The registration ban will remain active until the amount due is paid and for a maximum duration of up to three entire and consecuti...
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Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025
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Match officials appointed for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Fifty-four officials selected: 18 referees and 36 assistant referees Football Video Support (FVS) to be used across the competition Tournament commences on 17 October, concludes on 8 November The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025™, which will take place from 17 October to 8 November. A total of 54 match officials (18 referees and 36 assistant referees) from 36 FIFA Member Associations (MA) are set to take charge of the matches. “It is always exciting for me when announcements such as this one are made, but this one is even more special than normal. This year’s tournament is the first of the annual competitions to be played in Morocco over the next five years, and the first edition wi...
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FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first
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FIFA reiterates call for dialogue with legitimate bodies that put player welfare first

FIFA recently announced a set of measures to support players following consultation with multiple players unions FIFPRO requested to publish statutes and annual financial reports in line with standard sports governance practices FIFA intends to move forward together with players and those who really want the best for football FIFA is extremely disappointed by the increasingly divisive and contradictory tone adopted by FIFPRO leadership as this approach clearly shows that rather than engaging in constructive dialogue, FIFPRO has chosen to pursue a path of public confrontation driven by artificial PR battles - which have nothing to do with protecting the welfare of professional players but rather aim to preserve their own personal positions and interests. The global football com...
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FIFA displays World Club Cup ahead of finals
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FIFA displays World Club Cup ahead of finals

FIFA, organisers have displayed the iconic FIFA Club World Cup trophy at the Trump Tower in New York, ahead of the finals on Sunday, July 13, at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.The trophy would have a five-day display at the Trump Tower, in the heart of Manhattan, New York.The public trophy display was after a tour of the countries of all the 32 participating countries and it afforded the public the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the trophy and also whip up enthusiasm ahead of the finals.Presenting the trophy, FIFA President Gianni’ Infantino said “We are here today in Trump Tower (and it’s) a great pleasure and great honour to not just unveil officially the (FIFA Club World Cup Trophy) in New York, but to tell everyone…that this trophy will be on display until the final…open for everyo...
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Fans invited to submit FIFA Club World Cup 2025 second chance bracket as inaugural knockout stage approaches
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Fans invited to submit FIFA Club World Cup 2025 second chance bracket as inaugural knockout stage approaches

Thousands of fans submit their guesses via FIFA Play Zone before tournament start, but none correctly predict full round of 16 line-up Real Madrid C. F., Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München among the clubs most favoured by fans to lift the trophy pre-tournament  FIFA’s second chance knockout bracket is now open, with round of 16 matches set to make history in Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and Philadelphia With the final whistle of the thrilling 48-match group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 having sounded on Thursday evening, FIFA is inviting fans in the United States and around the world to join the excitement by challenging family and friends to fill out their predictions for a second chance bracket at the FIFA Play Zone. The second chance knockout bracket i...
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FIFA celebrates One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26
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FIFA celebrates One Year to Go until the FIFA World Cup 26

The tournament will kick off on Thursday, 11 June 2026 in Mexico City With 48 teams, the FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the largest and most inclusive edition to date Taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States, next year’s event marks the first FIFA World Cup™ to be hosted across three countries A video message from President Infantino is available on the FIFA Media Hub. On 11 June 2026, the world will come together in North America for the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 26™. Taking place across three countries and 16 vibrant Host Cities with a newly expanded pool of 48 teams, the tournament will be the largest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ in history. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome 6.5 million fans to stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States – ...
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