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2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Libyan Referee For Ghana v Chad Clash
02 Mar

2026 WCQ: FIFA Appoints Libyan Referee For Ghana v Chad Clash

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World football governing body, FIFA, has selected Libyan official Ahmed Abdulrazg as the center referee for the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Ghana and Chad. The Matchday 5 encounter is set to take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Abdulrazg will be supported by fellow Libyans Amsaaed Attia M. Essa (Assistant Referee I), Munji Alayat (Assistant Referee II), and Muhammad Saad Elmabrouk Elmabrouk, who will serve as the fourth official. Additionally, Kokou Djaoupe from Togo has been assigned as the Referee Assessor, while Sierra Leone’s Holland-Cole Kasho Joseph will…
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FIFA Launches Milestone Talent Academy In Mauritania
26 Feb

FIFA Launches Milestone Talent Academy In Mauritania

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World soccer governing body, FIFA, launched on Tuesday, the first-ever FIFA Talent Academy in Africa in Nouakchott, Mauritania, towards the unearthing of talents and development of the game in the country. The academy, situated at the headquarters of the Mauritania Football Federation (FFRIM), underlines Mauritania’s pioneering efforts and status in global football as well as being a prime example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS). The TDS, led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, was launched in 2022 with the aim of helping MA’s to fulfil…
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FIFA Opens First Permanent Regional Office In Morocco
17 Dec

FIFA Opens First Permanent Regional Office In Morocco

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FIFA has opened its first-ever African permanent regional office in Rabat, Morocco in a bid to strengthen international relations and promote inclusivity among member federations, as well as enhance and promote football in Africa and beyond, FIFA’s African office in Rabat is seen as a game-changer for African football as it will provide technical and administrative support to local federations and promote football development across the continent. An agreement was reached on Monday between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who both signed the documents. Experts view this move as reflecting Morocco’s commitment to enhancing its…
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts
12 Dec

FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

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The 2034 men's football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has confirmed. Three matches in the 2030 tournament will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the competition. The hosts for both World Cups were confirmed at Wednesday's Extraordinary Fifa Congress meeting following a vote. All 211 of Fifa's member nations were represented at the meeting over a video link. The hosts for both tournaments, and of the 2030 centenary celebrations, were confirmed via two…
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Jill Ellis Joins FIFA As Chief Football Officer
04 Dec

Jill Ellis Joins FIFA As Chief Football Officer

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FIFA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Ellis as Chief Football Officer. In joining FIFA, Jill Ellis will serve as part of the world governing body’s executive management team, driving the development and implementation of FIFA’s global football strategy. Ellis has a rich pedigree of success and vast experience in football, both on and off the pitch, as the only two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning head coach after leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to back-to-back titles in 2015 and 2019. More recently, she was President of the pioneering San Diego Wave FC, successfully guiding the club to…
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Fifa Legacy Fund ‘Shameful’ Says Amnesty
28 Nov

Fifa Legacy Fund ‘Shameful’ Says Amnesty

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Human rights group Amnesty says it is “shameful” that a new 2022 Qatar World Cup legacy fund does not include compensation for migrant workers harmed during preparations for the tournament. Two years on from the event, Fifa says £39.4m of the proceeds it generated will be invested in social programmes across various regions, in collaboration with the hosts, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, and the United Nations Refugee Agency. Key priorities include occupational health, education and football development. Fifa says the “groundbreaking” fund will support an initiative to safeguard the health and safety of workers from extreme heat in…
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Fifa Council To Consider Sanctions Call Against Israel
03 Oct

Fifa Council To Consider Sanctions Call Against Israel

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Fifa will consider possible sanctions against the Israel Football Federation on Thursday following a proposal made by the Palestine Football Association. In March, the PFA called for a vote at Fifa’s congress in May to suspend Israel because of the war in Gaza. At the time, the president of world football’s governing body Gianni Infantino said, following a legal assessment, that it was a matter for the Fifa Council to make a decision on. The council is the main decision-making body of the organisation that governs world football. Thursday’s Fifa Council meeting has listed a “proposal submitted by the Palestine Football Association…
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Fifa Offers Calendar Talks To Angry Organisations
02 Aug

Fifa Offers Calendar Talks To Angry Organisations

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Fifa says it is happy to discuss the football calendar with the bodies threatening legal action. Last week the European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues in 33 countries, and global players’ union Fifpro announced the action over what they say is Fifa’s “abuse of dominance” in the game. In May the World Leagues Association – which includes 46 leagues including the Premier League – said it could go down the legal route if Fifa continued with plans to host a 32-team Club World Cup at the end of next season. It comes following growing pressure over the number of games added to…
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Leagues To Sue Fifa Over ‘Abuse Of Dominance’
23 Jul

Leagues To Sue Fifa Over ‘Abuse Of Dominance’

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The top European leagues, including the Premier League, and global players’ union Fifpro will launch legal action against world governing body Fifa over its “abuse of dominance” in the game. The European Leagues, which represents 39 leagues and 1,130 clubs in 33 countries, says it is filing a complaint to the European Commission to protect the welfare of players. It comes following growing pressure from leagues and player unions, including the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), over the number of games added to the calendar and the impact on players. A Fifpro statement said the international calendar is “now beyond saturation”,…
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Fifa Warned On Human Rights Over World Cup Bids
06 Jun

Fifa Warned On Human Rights Over World Cup Bids

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Fifa must “rigorously and transparently ensure” bids to host the 2030 and 2034 men’s World Cups safeguard human rights, says Amnesty International. In a new report, the campaign group insists the world governing body “must terminate any agreement to host the tournament if human rights are jeopardised or violated”. Last year Fifa confirmed Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be co-hosts in 2030, with the opening three matches taking place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 tournament. Fifa says it is “fully committed” to upholding human rights and sustainability standards which are recognised…
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