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Third matchday at the FIFAe Club World Cup qualifying complete Some clubs already through to the zone finals and play-offs Overview of the most recent qualifying week With the final week of regular-season qualifying coming up, only those teams in the first divisions of their respective conferences are still in the running to make it to the FIFAe Club World… Read More

FIFAe Club World Cup 2021 to be played out remotely from 24 to 28 February Zone based online competition format and prize money allocation confirmed Six zone final winners at the end of the competition FIFA has today announced the tournament format and prize money allocation for the FIFAe Club World Cup 2021™. Taking place from 24 to 28 February,… Read More

Visa cardholders in Qatar have an exclusive presale window for FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ tickets from today until 21 January Prices start at QAR 10, with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis for the tournament, the first match of which will take place on 4 February Strict COVID-19 safety measures designed to safeguard the well-being of fans… Read More

The FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ Official Draw takes place on 19 January Former Switzerland goalkeeper Diego Benaglio will assist in the draw Live stream of show will begin at 16:00 CET The teams participating in the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™ will discover their path to glory in the Middle East on Tuesday, 19 January with the… Read More

Following confirmation that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures required by the New Zealand authorities, Auckland City FC will be unable to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2020™, FIFA has adapted the competition’s match schedule. The competition format remains unchanged, with the opening match forfeited. The tournament will now be staged at Education City… Read More

Lee Chungyong one of Ulsan Hyundai’s most experienced players The winger starred in Europe and played at two FIFA World Cups Lee: “We can compete with Bayern” Few South Koreans have enjoyed as long a stay in Europe as Lee Chungyong. The 32-year-old spent 11 years between Bolton Wanders, Crystal Palace and Bochum before joining Ulsan Hyundai last year. Lee… Read More

CAF African Nations Championship (FIFA.com) 15 Jan 2021 © Getty Images Sixth edition of the CAF African Nations Championship starts this weekend Tournament reserved for African players competing in continent’s national leagues For some teams, also serves as dress rehearsal before Qatar 2022 qualifiers resume ‘Out of sight, out of mind’ goes the old adage. And for African football fans,… Read More

FIFA has today been informed by Auckland City FC that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures required by the New Zealand authorities, the club will be unable to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2020™.  Despite FIFA’s regular exchanges with the club, New Zealand Football and the OFC in recent days, the requirements of the… Read More

After ending time with Chile, Rueda returns to his homeland It will be his second stint at the helm of his national team The objective? Qualify for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Colombian Reinaldo Rueda has become the new head coach of his homeland’s national team, confirmed by the Colombian Football Federation (FCF) on Thursday 14 January. “Coach Rueda… Read More

FIFA has opened two invitations to tender (ITT) simultaneously for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, FIFA’s flagship men’s and women’s competitions, in Italy. The first ITT is for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022™. The second ITT is for the media rights to the FIFA Women’s… Read More