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Norway to protest FIFA, abstain from 2034 World Cup vote for Saudi Arabia

FIFA's 211 member federations are holding an online meeting on Wednesday to rubberstamp the decision to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup

Norway to protest FIFA, abstain from 2034 World Cup vote for Saudi Arabia
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 1:35 PM IST

India all set to debut in Fifae World Cup 2024 featuring eFootball

The World Cup, which will be held as part of the FIFAe Finals 2024 in Riyadh, will feature competitions on both console and mobile platforms

India all set to debut in Fifae World Cup 2024 featuring eFootball
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 11:36 PM IST

Dybala left out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers, Martnez back

Coach Lionel Scaloni announced his squad on Tuesday, with the absence of Dybala and the inclusion of Valencia midfielder Enzo Barrenechea the two big surprises.

Dybala left out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers, Martnez back
Updated On : 06 Nov 2024 | 11:07 AM IST

'The match against Kuwait is my last': Sunil Chhetri announces retirement

Sunil Chhetri ranks third among active players in the list of international goal scorers, trailing behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

'The match against Kuwait is my last': Sunil Chhetri announces retirement
Updated On : 17 May 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries

Fans are likely to object to their teams' home matches potentially being moved thousands of miles (kilometers) away

Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries
Updated On : 15 May 2024 | 3:47 PM IST

Stimac announces 2nd list for Fifa qualifiers, injured Jhingan misses out

Key defender Jhingan, who sustained a right knee injury during India's Asian Cup group match against Syria in January, missed out of the list

Stimac announces 2nd list for Fifa qualifiers, injured Jhingan misses out
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 5:05 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, venues, groups, final and semifinal dates

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on June 11, 2026 in Mexico and conclude on July 19 in US. A total of 104 matches will be played during the competition

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, venues, groups, final and semifinal dates
Updated On : 05 Feb 2024 | 10:11 AM IST

World Cup 2026 Qualifier India vs Qatar highlights: India lose 0-3 to Qatar

India vs Qatar football match highlights: Qatar would have won by a bigger margin had they not missed several chances while dominating throughout the 90 minutes at the Kalinga Stadium.

World Cup 2026 Qualifier India vs Qatar highlights: India lose 0-3 to Qatar
Updated On : 21 Nov 2023 | 9:31 PM IST

World Cup Qualifiers: Messi doubtful starter; Vinicius back with Brazil

Lionel Messi is again a doubtful starter for Argentina in the next World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay.

World Cup Qualifiers: Messi doubtful starter; Vinicius back with Brazil
Updated On : 11 Oct 2023 | 10:19 AM IST

Messi-less Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

It's now two for two in qualifiers for coach Lionel Scaloni's team, which was led by veteran ngel Di Mara and a strong midfield

Messi-less Argentina beat Bolivia 3-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
Updated On : 13 Sep 2023 | 11:20 AM IST

Google Doodle celebrates Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win, details here

Google is marking Spain's debut title win at the FIFA Women's World Cup with an extraordinary illustration. Spain has become the first team to hold the under-17, under-20 titles simultaneously

Google Doodle celebrates Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup win, details here
Updated On : 21 Aug 2023 | 7:52 PM IST

India's road to Fifa World Cup 2026: All you need to know about qualifiers

India have been drawn in group A of the AFC FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers along with Qatar, Kuwait and the winner of the Round 1 clash between Afghanistan and Mongolia

India's road to Fifa World Cup 2026: All you need to know about qualifiers
Updated On : 27 Jul 2023 | 5:44 PM IST

FIFA Women's World Cup turns the spotlight on an unequal playing field

From prize money to exposure, players struggle against biases despite ranking higher than the men

FIFA Women's World Cup turns the spotlight on an unequal playing field
Updated On : 19 Jul 2023 | 5:53 PM IST

FIFA awards 2022: Winners list, category, and nominees

This was the seventh FIFA football award ceremony since its inception in 2016, check out the full FIFA awards 2022 winners list

FIFA awards 2022: Winners list, category, and nominees
Updated On : 28 Feb 2023 | 3:33 PM IST

Australia to host football cup of nations ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup

Australia's national women's football team will play home games against Spain, the Czech Republic and Jamaica ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup

Australia to host football cup of nations ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup
Updated On : 12 Jan 2023 | 1:45 PM IST

FIFA reviews celebrity chef's 'undue access' to hold World Cup trophy

FIFA is taking appropriate internal action to address breaches of World Cup protocol by a celebrity chef who held the gold trophy on the field, soccer's governing body said

FIFA reviews celebrity chef's 'undue access' to hold World Cup trophy
Updated On : 23 Dec 2022 | 9:51 AM IST

Argentina govt defends chaotic parade to welcome team post FIFA WC win

The World Cup and the success of the national team brought a brief respite from the political infighting that is common in Argentina

Argentina govt defends chaotic parade to welcome team post FIFA WC win
Updated On : 22 Dec 2022 | 11:23 AM IST

FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at 2022 Qatar World Cup

Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it the best World Cup ever in Qatar

FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at 2022 Qatar World Cup
Updated On : 20 Dec 2022 | 10:18 AM IST

32 mn tune into JioCinema to watch Fifa World Cup final match: Viacom18

If viewership of television (Sports18) and digital (JioCinema) were combined, the broadcaster said, then the Fifa World Cup saw 40 billion minutes of watch time being registered during the tournament

32 mn tune into JioCinema to watch Fifa World Cup final match: Viacom18
Updated On : 19 Dec 2022 | 10:49 PM IST

Lionel Messi plans to play on for Argentina after FIFA World Cup win

The soccer great secured the one major trophy that has eluded him in his storied career as Argentina beat France 4-2 on penalties in the final at Lusail Stadium on Sunday

Lionel Messi plans to play on for Argentina after FIFA World Cup win
Updated On : 19 Dec 2022 | 10:46 PM IST