Fifa tests new technology to decide if ball went out of play
Fifa has been testing new technology designed to help decide whether the ball went out of play before a goal was scored. The system, called “Out of Bounds”, was trialled during three Intercontinental Cup matches in Qatar this month
Fast-track US visas 2026 World Cup ticket holders
The United States has announced a new expedited visa appointment system to help manage the surge of international visitors expected for the FIFA World Cup 2026. President Donald Trump unveiled the initiative on Monday, introducing a program that grants priority visa interview scheduling to fans who have purchased official match tickets
MLS Debuts Groundbreaking “Embodied Sound” Audio Technology — But Post-Match Confirmation Remains
Major League Soccer (MLS) partnered with EDGE Sound Research to debut its immersive “Embodied Sound” technology during the Oct. 29 playoff match between LAFC and Austin FC, which also marked Son Heung-mins first MLS postseason appearance
FIFA President Proposes FIFA Coin at White House Crypto Summit
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed the idea of creating a FIFA Coin, a cryptocurrency for the global football community, at the White House Crypto Summit on March 7. Following this announcement, a cryptocurrency named "FIFA Coin" (which has no official connection to FIFA) saw a massive surge in value, rising 142,000%...
Dallas to Host International Broadcast Centre for 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA announced on March 5 that Dallas will host the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas will serve as the global broadcast operations hub from January through the end of the tournament in July
FIFA Postpones Inaugural Women’s Club World Cup to 2027
FIFA is postponing the launch of the inaugural Womens Club World Cup, originally scheduled for 2026, until at least 2027. The decision follows feedback from clubs, confederations, and players' unions, who emphasized the need for more time to properly organize the tournament
FIFA Launches WhatsApp Broadcast Channel for Global Fans
FIFA has launched a WhatsApp broadcast channel to give football fans global real-time updates on its activities, events, and major tournaments. This one-way channel lets followers interact with emojis and receive regular updates from FIFA
FIFA Approves Pakistan Football Federation’s Return to Competitions
FIFA has lifted the suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it met governance reform requirements. The suspension, imposed on February 6, 2025, was due to PFFs failure to adopt a revised constitution ensuring fair elections
Iraq 'No' to Playing Palestine in Jerusalem or Amman in its ...
Iraq has requested the relocation of its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Palestine, set for March 25, from the Jordanian capital of Amman. This follows a Palestinian proposal to hold the match near Jerusalem, which was also rejected by Iraq
Three Nations Prepare for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
Morocco, Spain, and Portugal have agreed to form joint commissions to coordinate their efforts in preparing to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The decision was made during a meeting between Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), and Rafael Louzán, head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), in Sala, a suburb of Rabat
Ukraine Condemns FIFA for Excluding Crimea from 2026 World Cup Map
Ukraine has condemned FIFA after a map displayed during the 2026 World Cup draw excluded Crimea from its territory. The map, intended to show nations that cannot face each other for geopolitical reasons, highlighted Ukraine but excluded Crimea, which has been under Russian occupation since 2014 and is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine
Palestinian Under -20 National Football Team Player, Family Killed in Israeli Airstrike
A recent Israeli airstrike in eastern Khan Younis (Gaza) killed the 21-year-old, who played for the Ittihad Khan Younis club and represented Palestines under-20 national team in 2021, according to reports. Among the victims was 21-year-old Imad Abu Tima, among some 400 athletes reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes, sniper fire or buried under debris, according to the Palestine National Olympic Committee
Fifa tests new technology to decide if ball went out of play
Fast-track US visas 2026 World Cup ticket holders
MLS Debuts Groundbreaking “Embodied Sound” Audio Technology — But Post-Match Confirmation Remains
China Hosts World’s First Fully Autonomous 5v5 Robot Football Match