FIFA has announced that spectators attending matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, citing safety concerns and the need to protect players, officials and fans. Read More: Fifa World Cup expansion drives record revenue and emissions surge The decision follows a last-minute amendment to FIFA’s […]
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Pakistan football on right track: FIFA official
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has backed the progress made by Pakistan football over the past year, describing it as being on the right track while calling for immediate constitutional reforms within the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). FIFA officials emphasized that modern governance structures and greater stakeholder empowerment are essential for accelerating the sport’s development […]
FIFA, AFC stress revision of PFF Constitution
Officials from FIFA and AFC stressed that the Pakistan Football Federation needs to revise its statutes and ensure they align with the global governing bodies during the Governance and Statues Revision Workshop on Sunday. The first day of the workshop saw FIFA’s Head of Member Associations Governance Rolf Tanner and AFC’s Senior Manager of South […]
Study warns of dangerous heat risks at 2026 FIFA World Cup
A new scientific study has warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face significant heat-related risks, raising concerns for both players and fans as extreme temperatures become more likely across host nations. The analysis, conducted by climate research group World Weather Attribution, found that around one-quarter of the 104 matches scheduled in the United […]
Iran officials aim to meet with FIFA, discuss World Cup issues
Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA’s leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States. Mehdi Taj, president of Iran’s soccer administration, informed Iranian media Friday that the country’s soccer leadership has issues it wants to discuss with the international governing body. Iran was the only FIFA federation among […]
FIFA adding another yellow card amnesty for World Cup
FIFA is planning to add a second yellow card “amnesty” period for the 2026 World Cup, The Athletic reported Monday. The FIFA Council will meet Tuesday in Vancouver to discuss new rules ahead of the first 48-team tournament in World Cup history. That reportedly will include an additional yellow card amnesty to reduce the possibility […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 final tickets surge to millions on resale market
Ticket prices for the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have skyrocketed on resale platforms, with some listings reaching an eye-watering $2.3 million per ticket. The surge reflects unprecedented demand for football’s biggest event, set to conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in the United States. Read More: FIFA Launches Final Ticket Sales Phase for 2026 […]
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help,” Infantino told an economic conference organized by broadcaster CNBC. “But Iran has […]
FIFA endorses Gilani, praises PFF progress
In a strong endorsement for Pakistan football, FIFA Secretary General Matthias Grafström has expressed unwavering confidence in the leadership of Syed Mohsen Gilani, while commending the Pakistan Football Federation’s steady progress and reaffirming full support for the game’s development in the country. The remarks came during a productive meeting held at the FIFA headquarters in […]
Iran awaits FIFA response on World Cup venue switch
Iran’s government will only decide on the national team’s participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country’s Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said. Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has been pushing to move the team’s three World Cup group-stage matches from the United States […]