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Lawyers Criticize Fifa's Decision to Host 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Fifa does not live as one learns. The organisation set aside its own policy concerning human rights when Saudi Arabia was appointed as the host of the Football World Championship 2034.

Lawyers Criticize Fifa's Decision to Host 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia

Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031

Now it's clear. The Women's Football World Championship is being expanded from 32 to 48 teams starting from the 2031 championship, announces the International Football Association (Fifa) in a press release.

Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031

Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship

Football fans from around the world will be welcomed to the USA during the World Championship 2026. Donald Trump has promised this after concerns that his tough border policy would impact the tournament.

Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship

New Fifa Rivals Game Launches with Fresh Features

Fifa has got a new game. The new "Fifa" differs significantly from what football fans have gotten used to over the years.

New Fifa Rivals Game Launches with Fresh Features

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Swedish Referee Team Selected for Club World Championship in USA

Glenn Nyberg will be one of 35 main referees in this summer's Club World Championship for men in the USA, announces the International Football Federation (Fifa). Nyberg, together with his assistants Mahbod Beigi and Andreas Söderkvist, forms the only Swedish referee team in the tournament.

Swedish Referee Team Selected for Club World Championship in USA

Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?

Donald Trump's trade war has given the USA many enemies. Not least, the relationship with Canada is strained.

Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?

Olympic Games 2028 Expands Women's Football Teams for Fairness

The ladies will have 16 teams in the Olympic Games football tournament 2028, while the men's tournament is instead reduced to twelve teams. A matter of fairness, Sweden's national team captain Peter Gerhardsson has said.

Olympic Games 2028 Expands Women's Football Teams for Fairness

Olympic Expansion Praised: Women's Football to Feature 16 Teams

A change is needed to maintain the status in the major national team tournaments, says Peter Gerhardsson. Now it's coming.

Olympic Expansion Praised: Women's Football to Feature 16 Teams

FIFA Proposes Equalizing Men's and Women's Football Teams for 2028 Olympics

In the Olympic Games, men's football has 16 teams and women's has 12. Now, the International Football Federation (Fifa) is proposing that women's teams be increased to 16 and men's teams be reduced to 12.

FIFA Proposes Equalizing Men's and Women's Football Teams for 2028 Olympics

USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

USA and the United Kingdom appear to be World Championship hosts in 2031 and 2035 respectively when the women's football championship is expanded to 48 nations. .

USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges Once More

The former football bigwigs Sepp Blatter, 89, and Michel Platini, 69, are acquitted again of allegations of corruption and fraud. .

Blatter and Platini Cleared of Corruption Charges Once More

New Zealand Secures World Cup Spot as PL Star Chris Wood Injured

New Zealand's men are for the third time in history clear for the World Championship in football. The victory against New Caledonia came at a high cost – Nottingham forward Chris Wood, fourth in the Premier League's top scorer list, had to leave the pitch injured.

New Zealand Secures World Cup Spot as PL Star Chris Wood Injured

Norway to Play Israel in World Cup Qualifier, Rejects Boycott Calls

It will not be a boycott of Norway's men's national football team when Israel awaits in the World Championship qualifiers – despite the escalation of the war in Gaza recently. We believe it is the wrong path to take, says the Norwegian association's chairman Lise Klaveness.

Norway to Play Israel in World Cup Qualifier, Rejects Boycott Calls

Reinfeldt Questions US Role in 2026 World Cup Hosting

Sweden supported the World Championship in football going to Saudi Arabia. Outgoing chairman Fredrik Reinfeldt defended himself in his farewell speech at the Football Association's annual meeting – and attacked the USA.

Reinfeldt Questions US Role in 2026 World Cup Hosting

León Disqualified from Club World Championship Over Ownership Rules

The Mexican football club León is kicked out of this summer's club World Championship in the USA. Fifa believes that the club is violating rules on multi-club ownership – opponent Pachuca has the same owner.

León Disqualified from Club World Championship Over Ownership Rules

Investors Back $100M Global Women's Seven-a-Side Football Venture

Global women's tournaments in seven-a-side football are to be expected in the future – and investors are said to be backing the venture with one billion kronor. Sweden's most capped national team player Caroline Seger has acted as an advisor, reports The Guardian.

Investors Back $100M Global Women's Seven-a-Side Football Venture

The Swedish Goalkeeping Icon is Thanked

One of Sweden's longest and most successful football careers came to an end last year. Next month, the national team will bid farewell to the former goalkeeper star Hedvig Lindahl.

The Swedish Goalkeeping Icon is Thanked

"Criticism after penalty drama: 'Put up your hand'"

Julián Álvarez had his penalty goal disallowed in the Champions League thriller against Real Madrid. A ruling that was questioned by Atlético Madrid's coach Diego Simeone afterwards.

"Criticism after penalty drama: 'Put up your hand'"

Maradona was "abandoned" - doctors risk 25 years in prison

Diego Maradona was left to his fate during a "long and painful" period. This is claimed by the football legend's family, as a four-month-long trial now begins against seven doctors.

Maradona was "abandoned" - doctors risk 25 years in prison

Demands retrial of scandal kiss trial

The Prosecution Authority demands that the trial against the former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales be retried. In their appeal of the verdict, the prosecutors claim that the judge was not "impartial".

Demands retrial of scandal kiss trial

Opens for World Championship in Africa – disappointment in Japan

Next Women's Football World Championship will be decided in Brazil 2027 – four years later, the championship may be decided in Africa for the first time. The International Football Federation (Fifa) has now established how the bidding process will proceed for the World Championship 2031 and 2035, which has created disappointment in Japan.

Opens for World Championship in Africa – disappointment in Japan

World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

For the first time in history, there will be a halftime show in the final of the World Championship in football – just like in the Super Bowl. Coldplay singer Chris Martin is booked to hire artists for the final in New Jersey, USA.

World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

Fifa Club World Cup Prize Pool Surges to 10.5 Billion Kronor

When the Club World Championship is decided in the USA this summer, the total prize money from Fifa will amount to a staggering 10. 5 billion kronor, according to the association.

Fifa Club World Cup Prize Pool Surges to 10.5 Billion Kronor