Tag: FIFA
World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo
Nigeria’s football authority, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the DR Congo Football Federation were found guilty of separate offences during…
World Cup Drama: Trump tells FIFA Iran can compete in US
Because of the war, there are doubts about whether Iran’s team will actually travel to the United States for the…
War: Iraq wants World Cup play-Off match postponed
Arnold and the Iraqi football federation are now asking FIFA to delay the match so the team can prepare properly…
CAF announces 2026 World Cup referee lineup — Surprises Inside
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the African referees and video assistant referees (VAR) selected for the 2026…
2026 World Cup: FIFA fixes May 30 deadline for submission of squad list
The confirmed squad deadline now provides national teams with a clear timeline as preparations continue for the global showpiece.
Heartbreak for Super Eagles fans as FIFA confirms DR Congo for Inter-Confederation Play-offs
This setup puts DR Congo just one match away from booking their ticket to the World Cup, where they will…
Breaking: FIFA delivers final Verdict on Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup hopes
Nigeria had filed a formal protest following the decisive encounter, which finished 1–1 before being settled on penalties, with DR…
2026 World Cup: Glimmer of hope for Super Eagles as Iran set to withdraw from mundial
Such a scenario may provide renewed hope for countries that narrowly missed out during the qualification process, including Nigeria’s Super…
Football Innovation: New VAR rules to be introduced at 2026 World Cup
This follows incidents like the Africa Cup of Nations final, delayed by a Senegal walk-off after Morocco received a late…
Why Nigeria Must Wait: Gaye explains FIFA’s late decision on DR Congo Case
These games are scheduled around the same time as the intercontinental playoff matches. Gaye reassured fans that Nigeria’s case should…
Super Eagles confirmed as FIFA releases participating teams
FIFA rules in Nigeria’s favour, the Super Eagles could yet receive a lifeline in the qualification race. However, for now,…
Headache for FIFA as Violence rocks 2026 World Cup host cities in Mexico
The 2026 edition will feature 48 national teams, including both men’s and women’s teams. The teams will compete in 12…
Countdown to Clarity: Nigeria, DR Congo brace for explosive FIFA verdict
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has formally challenged the eligibility of several Congolese players who featured in the decisive tie,…
Gusau urges integrity as Nigerian referees receive FIFA badges in Abuja
Among the 30 referees who received badges, four are futsal referees, four are beach soccer referees, eleven are assistant referees, while eleven
Nigeria Vs Dr Congo: FIFA set to deliver verdict
FIFA is set to announce its final decision on Monday, February 16, regarding Nigeria’s official protest against Democratic Republic of…
AFCON Fallout: FIFA reacts to calls to ban Senegal from 2026 World Cup
FIFA has signalled that it will not back calls to exclude Senegal from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as…
FIFA condemns Senegal walk-off drama that rocked AFCON Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned Senegal’s brief walk-off protest during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, warning…
AFCON: CAF President speaks on FIFA influence over tournament plans
“We didn’t do a good enough job at CAF in preparing the ground on this Afcon every four years,” he…
Half a billion fans chase World Cup tickets, FIFA reveals
Outside the host countries, the strongest interest came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.
FIFA clears 30 Nigerian referees for International duty in 2026
FIFA has officially released its International Referees List for the 2026 football calendar, and Nigeria has recorded a significant showing,…
Goalkeeping boost for Super Eagles as FIFA clears Arthur Okonkwo to switch nationality to Nigeria
The development comes as a major boost for Nigerian football, with the 23-year-old now eligible to feature for the Super…
FIFA Petition: DR Congo slams Nigeria, calls them ‘bad losers’
They stated that if a team fails to win on the pitch, it should not attempt to secure victory through…
FIFA Best Awards 2025: Full List of Winners
Football’s biggest stars gathered on Tuesday as FIFA celebrated its annual The Best Awards 2025, honoring outstanding performances in the…
Trump receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize
Trump also declared: “The world is a safer place now. The USA was not doing well a year ago, now…
Controversy looms as FIFA introduces new VAR rule for 2026 mundial
Despite this rejection, FIFA is determined to push forward with the corner-kick checks at the World Cup. BBC Sport reports…
Transfer Halted: Why Christantus Uche can’t leave Palace this winter
Uche is currently on loan at Palace, so a return to Getafe is only possible if the loan agreement includes…
2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms intercontinental Play-off draw
The two winners from Path A and Path B will complete the list of countries participating in the 2026 World…
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles ranked 5th in Africa, 38th in the world
For Nigeria, the rise in the standings provides a small boost as the team prepares for the Africa Cup of…
2026 World Cup: FIFA, Trump ease visa process for fans
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to make the 2026 World Cup accessible to fans from around the world while maintaining…
FIFA steps up action against online abuse
Since the beginning of this year, 11 individuals have been reported to global law enforcement authorities in Argentina, Brazil, France, Poland,…