Spain created football history by becoming the first country to simultaneously hold both the FIFA Men’s World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup titles after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final. Read More: Rodri wins men’s Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid boycott The historic final was played at New York New […]
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England beat France to claim 3rd place at FIFA World Cup
England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Both teams had higher aspirations at the 2026 tournament but suffered painful semi-final exits — France were outplayed by Spain while England suffered a late collapse against Argentina. Both coaches […]
Pakistan highlights football role in youth well-being at UN event
Pakistan highlighted the role of football in promoting youth mental health, social inclusion and global unity during a joint United Nations and FIFA event in New York, with officials also showcasing the country’s contribution as the manufacturer of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball. Read More: Former Pakistan football captain joins Quetta in ambassadorial […]
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
A British minister has called for FIFA to investigate after Argentina’s players at the World Cup held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Falklands are Argentinian”) after their 2-1 semifinal victory over England. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Downing Street office backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle on Thursday, a day […]
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president’s role in Balogun reversal
The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality in his support of President Donald Trump. FairSquare, a nonprofit organization and advocacy group, asked the IOC to investigate, among several instances, Infantino’s possible involvement in the suspension of a one-game ban for striker Folarin […]
FIFA scandal: ex-referees question different fates of Balogun, Quansah
FIFA’s handling of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while US striker Folarin Balogun avoided an immediate ban for a similar challenge. That has left former international referees unable to reconcile the two decisions. Quansah was sent off in England’s last-16 […]
PFF charts historic roadmap as FIFA forward project & pro league promise football revolution
Islamabad: Pakistan football is preparing to enter a transformative new chapter as the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) unveiled an ambitious roadmap featuring FIFA Forward Mini-Pitches and the country’s first-ever eight-franchise Men’s Professional Football League, initiatives designed to reshape the sport from the grassroots to the elite level. For decades overshadowed by cricket and hindered by […]
Fifa lifts Balogun World Cup suspension before Belgium clash
FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for his side’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Read More: US beats Bosnia to reach FIFA World Cup round of 16 Balogun, who has scored three goals during the tournament, was sent […]
Zidane Iqbal creates history at FIFA WC
Iraq’s midfielder Zidane Aamar Iqbal made history as the first footballer of Pakistani heritage to play at a FIFA World Cup tournament this week when he took the field against Norway. Iqbal, 23, was born in Manchester, England to a Pakistani father from Sahiwal in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province and an Iraqi mother in April […]
FIFA seeks explanation over VAR official’s hand gesture
FIFA is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany’s 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday. Before matches during the World Cup, FIFA has been briefly focusing on the officials as part of its world feed global coverage. First, the referee, and the rest of his team, […]