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FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites in New York on June 16

FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16.

FIFA video game to disappear as EA Sports decades-long partnership ends

Months of tense negotiations between EA and FIFA ended without an agreement to extend a partnership

Brazil, Argentina must play World Cup qualifier after losing appeals: FIFA

During the qualifying program for the World Cup, Brazilian health officials came onto the field minutes after kickoff last September to dispute the quarantine status of some Argentina players

FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon: Report

The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims

Entertainment network Viacom18 launches dedicated sports channel Sports18

Entertainment major Viacom18 on Friday announced the launch of Sports18, the network's dedicated sports broadcasting channel. The pay-TV channel, available in SD & HD, will offer fans the best-in-class sports content in India. Sports18 will be the new home to the world's most premium sports properties, including the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, NBA, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Abu Dhabi T10, and top ATP and BWF events. Apart from premier picks from the world of football, basketball, tennis, cricket and badminton, the channel will provide fans access to top programming covering international sports news, magazine and highlights shows. "We are pleased to launch a dedicated sports channel for an audience across demographics and geographies," Viacom18 Sports CEO Anil Jayaraj said in a statement. "Sports18 will strive to be India's most-coveted broadcast network by providing fans easy access to a comprehensive bouquet of international and premier sports content." According to sources, the

FIFA warned court of World Cup chaotic harm if Russia team played

Letting Russia try to qualify for the World Cup risked doing irreparable and chaotic harm to the competition, FIFA successfully argued at sport's highest court.

FIFA gets into streaming platform business with own soccer version

FIFA is getting into the streaming platform business with a soccer version of Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited during FIFA

Qatar provided no details of the abuses that involved subcontractors working on the Club World Cup and Arab Cup in 2021.

Biennial World Cup feasible, debate continues: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clarified at the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar that the global football governing body has not proposed a biennial World Cup and it needs more time to discuss.

FIFA president praises Qatar for efforts to address human rights issues

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised Qatar for the efforts it has made to improve human rights in the build up to the 2022 World Cup finals.

Ukraine war: CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian football teams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected the request filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) to stay on the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs

When sportswomen become mothers...

The viral picture of Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof holding her infant, surrounded by her Indian counterparts is a portrait of what sport is and what women who play it go through together

Russian football federation appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decisions by Fifa and UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions

Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff against Scotland

Ukraine is set to play Scotland in Glasgow on March 24, with the winner then taking on either Wales or Austria five days later for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Russia will go to court of arbitration for sport against FIFA, UEFA ban

Russia on Thursday said it will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal against the decisions by FIFA, UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions over Ukraine invasion

Ukraine crisis: In the Russian offensive, sports is another casualty

Globally, teams banned, sponsorships cancelled. India's friendly football match also affected

LIVE: 26 flights over next 3 days to bring back Indians from Ukraine

After the first round of negotiations which took place on Monday and produced no tangible results, the sides had said they would meet again in the coming days

FIFA/UEFA suspend Russia from all football competitions amid Ukraine crisis

FIFA and its European affiliate UEFA have jointly suspended Russian clubs and its national team from all competitions for an indefinite period for the country's continued invasion of Ukraine.

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay World Cup qualifier

FIFA handed out fines and suspensions on Monday while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier

FIFA launches Talent Development Scheme, aiding member associations

FIFA has launched an innovative FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), offering bespoke assistance to member associations (MAs) to help them achieve their full potential