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ZURICH - Qatar Airways has been renewed as the airline sponsor for the men's World Cup in 2026 in North America and the 2030 tournament expected to be in Europe, Africa and South America, FIFA said Wednesday.…

NEW DELHI: India displayed resilience but faced a 0-3 defeat against the formidable Asian champions Qatar in their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round qualifiers in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.Qatar, asserting dominance…

Published By: Ritayan BasuLast Updated: October 26, 2023, 15:22 ISTFIFA President Gianni Infantino (Reuters)FIFA said it took note 'with extreme satisfaction' of the decision of the prosecutors.Special prosecutors in Switzerland have…

A unique 2030 FIFA World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America in a deal to allow the men's soccer tournament to start with a 100th birthday party in Uruguay. FIFA reached an agreement…

FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain's football federation on Saturday for kissing Spanish Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, and banned him from making contact with her.…

'(We) decided today to provisionally suspend Mr. Luis Rubiales from all football-related activities at national and international level,' said FIFA in a statement. Rubiales is also banned from…

World football's governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales for his behaviour at Sunday's Women's World Cup final.He earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the…

Spain will play for its first Women’s World Cup championship after Olga Carmona’s goal in the 89th minute lifted La Roja to a 2-1 victory over Sweden in the Tuesday semifinal. Spain, which overcame last year’s near mutiny by its…

Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind hosts…

Australia's Hayley Raso, right, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal. (Credit: AP)The Matildas, as hosts, stay alive in a tournament that has seen record-breaking ticket sales, especially in Australia’s host cities and for the…