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Latest news and updates about football's world governing body, responsible for organising the World Cup and the Club World Cup

Al Hilal and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during a Saudi Pro League match against Al Ettifaq. Getty Images

Yassine Bounou honoured to spearhead Al Hilal's challenge at Club World Cup

FootballApril 15, 2025

James Rodriguez says any team replacing Leon at the Fifa Club World Cup would be 'stained'. Reuters

Fifa considers play-off for Club World Cup spot after Leon ban

FootballApril 01, 2025

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter outside court after the verdict in Switzerland on March 25, 2025. AP

Blatter and Platini cleared in long-running football corruption case

FootballMarch 25, 2025

Harry Kane of Bayern greets supporters after winning the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and SV Werder Bremen in Munich, Germany, 07 February 2025. EPA/RONALD WITTEK CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.

Kane: Bayern relishing test of global opposition at Club World Cup

FootballFebruary 11, 2025

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - JANUARY 16: FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger is interviewed during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event on January 16, 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by Christophe Viseux - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Wenger attends ceremony to celebrate Bahrain’s Fifa Talent Academy

FootballJanuary 17, 2025

A spectacular display of drones and fireworks illuminate Riyadh in December, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup. AFP

Saudi Arabia raises $12bn from bonds to meet future funding needs

EconomyJanuary 07, 2025

Brahim Diaz has become an important part of Real Madrid's attack this season. Getty Images

Real Madrid v Pachuca: Brahim seeks to crown stellar 2024 in Doha

FootballDecember 18, 2024

CF Pachuca's Oussama Idrissi celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Intercontinental Cup soccer match between Botafogo and CF Pachuca in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (AP Photo / Hussein Sayed)

Morocco's Idrissi on target as Pachuca cruise past Botafogo in Doha

FootballDecember 12, 2024

VARIOUS CITIES, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 11: Fans celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2023 Host on December 11, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images for Saudi Arabian Football Federation)

Jubilant Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Fifa World Cup

FootballDecember 11, 2024

Fifa president Gianni Infantino presents the trophy during the Club World Cup 2025 draw ceremony in Miami, USA, 5 December 2024. EPA

Bayern Munich hail 'unique opportunity' in revamped Club World Cup

FootballDecember 06, 2024

Italy great Alessandro Del Piero alongside the new Fifa Club World Cup Trophy during the draw on December 5, 2024 in Miami, Florida. AFP

Al Ain to face Man City in 2025 Fifa Club World Cup group stage

FootballDecember 05, 2024

Al Ain qualified for the expanded Fifa Club World Cup by winning last season's AFC Champions League. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Al Ain and leading Mena clubs await draw for expanded Club World Cup

FootballDecember 04, 2024

A digital rendering of the proposed King Salman Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which would host the opening match and final of the 2034 World Cup. Getty Images

Fifa opens door to Saudi Arabia hosting a winter World Cup in 2034

FootballNovember 30, 2024

Fabio de Lima is spotted at a fast food drive-thru after scoring four in the UAE's 5-0 win against Qatar. Photo via X

De Lima and UAE celebrate 5-0 thrashing of Qatar with late-night drive-thru

FootballNovember 20, 2024

UAE player no. 9 Harib Abdullah almusharrkh with Ermek Kenzhebaev at the World Cup Qualifier between UAE vs Kyrgyzstan at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National

Paulo Bento urges UAE to 'rest and recover' for Qatar test in World Cup qualifier

FootballNovember 15, 2024

Caio of UAE can't believe a foul is given in the world cup qualifing match between the UAE and North Korea. Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Bento confident he can revive UAE’s 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

FootballNovember 13, 2024