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FIFA
What is FIFA?
FIFA or the Federation Internationale de Football Association is the highest governing body of football in the world. It is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. FIFA is a non-profit organisation.
Founded in 1904, FIFA was launched to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. FIFA now comprises 211 member nations. It is headquartered in Zurich and the current president is Gianni Infantino.
Objective of FIFA
The primary objective of FIFA is to spread football internationally, making sure that the game is accessible to everyone around the world,
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Latest Updates on FIFA
FIFA says fans in concourses caused empty-seat appearance during matches
FIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.
Fifa World Cup's lesson for finance: Don't trust predictions too much
A London-based strategist's model has correctly predicted the last three Fifa World Cup winners and now identifies the Netherlands as a surprise contender for the 2026 title despite low odds
 "Fifa World Cup's lesson for finance: Don't trust predictions too much")
Best of BS Opinion: E85 policy push needs a coherent transport roadmap
From India's biofuel push and FIFA's commercial priorities to pressure on the rupee, shifts in the global arms market and Malayalam cinema's evolution, here are today's key opinion pieces
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FIFA's own goals: Revenue maximisation is tarnishing sporting values
Ticket prices for the final stand at over $7,500, more than four times the price of the 2022 final
 "FIFA's own goals: Revenue maximisation is tarnishing sporting values")
Indian markets love FIFA World Cup, shows data. Will 2026 be different?
The only exception has been 1998 (CY98) when the BSE Sensex slipped 16.5 per cent as market sentiment was dented due to Pokhran nuclear tests in May and the ensuing economic and trade sanctions.
 "Indian markets love FIFA World Cup, shows data. Will 2026 be different?")
Record eight players aged 40-plus set to feature at 2026 Fifa World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo will be the oldest outfield player at 41 and is set to feature in a record sixth World Cup
 "Record eight players aged 40-plus set to feature at 2026 Fifa World Cup")
Fifa World Cup workers threaten strike before $2,000-a-ticket game
Workers are seeking higher wages and stronger protections for personal information from immigration authorities
 "Fifa World Cup workers threaten strike before $2,000-a-ticket game")
Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US: Officials
One US official said all players on the Iranian team were approved for visas and were in the process of receiving them
 "Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US: Officials")
Fifa to let fans bring bottled water to World Cup, but with some caveats
Mamdani had raised concerns about reports that Fifa had banned fans from bringing bottles of water to World Cup matches, demanding answers from Fifa
 "Fifa to let fans bring bottled water to World Cup, but with some caveats")
Fifa's $13 bn World Cup faces backlash as high costs hit fans, host cities
Host cities are shifting World Cup costs to fans and taxpayers, for instance, in New York, a New Jersey Transit trip to MetLife Stadium that usually costs $13 is priced at $98 during the tournament
 "Fifa's $13 bn World Cup faces backlash as high costs hit fans, host cities")
Zee's Fifa bet: Can football deliver returns in cricket-dominated India?
Football remains a niche sport in India compared to cricket; yet, Zee believes Fifa can help build Zee5, strengthen its sports channels and attract premium advertisers over the next decade
 "Zee's Fifa bet: Can football deliver returns in cricket-dominated India?")
Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034
Zee Entertainment secures FIFA media rights in India until 2034, covering 39 global football events, including the FIFA World Cups and Women's World Cup
 "Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034")
Can the Fifa World Cup 2026 help US beer industry kick its slump?
Beer makers are betting on the FIFA World Cup to revive demand, but shifting consumer habits could limit the boost to sales
 "Can the Fifa World Cup 2026 help US beer industry kick its slump?")
Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup
The analysis combined historical match data, team rankings, scoring talent and geographic factors to forecast the tournament's outcome
 "Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup")
Zee nears FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights deal in India: Reports
Reports suggest the proposed agreement is valued at approximately $30-35 million, a figure considerably lower than earlier expectations for the tournament's Indian media rights
Zee and Jio in the race for 2026 FIFA WC broadcast rights in India: Reports
The deal is reportedly valued between $30-35 million and would secure access to television and digital audiences across the country for the tournament
FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn
FIFA's leverage in China was less because of the time difference of up to 15 hours from Beijing to the 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico
 "FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn")
FIFA World Cup 2026: The big day for all 48 teams to unveil their squads
As the football World Cup is just a month away in the USA, Mexico and Canada, find out the different timelines for squad announcements for all 48 teams
FIFA world cup, stock market crash, economic woes: What does history say?
A FIFA-WTO study estimates the 2026 World Cup could generate $80.1 billion in global output, add $40.9 billion to global GDP, and support around 824,000 jobs
 "FIFA world cup, stock market crash, economic woes: What does history say?")
Reliance's $20M offer sparks FIFA's concern over 2026 WC media rights value
There has also been no deal announcement for China, which FIFA says accounted for 49.8% of all hours of viewing on digital and social platforms globally during the 2022 World Cup