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France and Portugal qualify for World Cup, Dutch miss out

France and Portugal book their tickets for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but the Dutch won't be on the plane.

11/10/2017

Sport

Three South American nations in joint bid for World Cup 2030

Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay have formally launched South America’s three-nation bid to host the 2030 World Cup and said Argentina would likely host the majority of the tournament’s stadiums.

05/10/2017

World News

Ronaldo, Messi & Neymar make FIFA best player shortlist

22/09/2017

World

War-ravaged Syria has just made the World Cup play-offs

War-torn Syria has defied the odds and clinched a spot in the World Cup play-offs.

04/09/2017

Spain

Spain's football federation chief arrested in corruption operation

Top football administrator's son is also among targets of investigation, AFP reports.

18/07/2017

USA

Disgraced ex-FIFA executive Chuck Blazer dies

The football administrator's disclosures sparked investigations that eventually toppled FIFA boss Sepp Blatter.

13/07/2017

World News

FIFA corruption report: what does it tell us?

The Garcia report uncovers a murky world of expectation and entitlement.

27/06/2017

Sport

Sheikh Ahmad resigns from football posts

Fifa Council member Sheikh Ahmad strongly denied any wrongdoing after media reports linked him to a bribery claim

30/04/2017

Sport

FIFA reveals allocation plan for 2026 World Cup

Two months after FIFA decided to expand the 2026 World Cup from 32 teams to 48, football’s world governing body has revealed its allocation plan for the…

30/03/2017

Sport

Video technology helps Spain down France

Spain’s Gerard Deulofeu scored one and created another but had to share the limelight with the video assistant referee in a 2-0 friendly win over France in Paris on…

29/03/2017

Sport

Russia 2018 - Ronaldo fires Portugal past Hungary; Lukaku's late late show saves Belgian blushes

France survived a scare in the World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg to maintain their march towards Russia.

25/03/2017

Sport

Germany and England pursue unbeaten path to Russia 2018

Germany and England are both expected to ring several changes for their World Cup qualifiers because of injuries

25/03/2017

Sport

Russia 2018 - Wales see red in draw with Ireland

Wales' Neil Taylor was sent off after making a horrific challenge on Ireland defender Seamus Coleman

24/03/2017

Sport

Russia 2018 - France look to extend lead; Portugal face Hungary

France expect to extend their lead while Portugal look to strengthen their qualification hopes

24/03/2017

Sport

Russia to trial fan ID ahead of football World Cup

Russia is to try fan ID at the 2017 Confederations cup ahead of hosting the World Cup the following year.

02/03/2017

Sport

Former FIFA official Valcke to appeal ban from football

The Former secretary general of football’s world governing body Fifa is to appeal his ten-year ban from all football-related activities.

28/02/2017

Sport

Infantino in South Africa to discuss World Cup expansion

Gianni Infantino, President of football’s world governing body, arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday to attend a two-day FIFA summit.

21/02/2017

World News

How will the new World Cup work?

Fifa delegates have given the go-ahead to allow 48 teams to play in the World Cup.

10/01/2017

Switzerland

FIFA votes to expand World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA has rubber-stamped plans to expand the World Cup to 48 teams, brushing aside concerns that enlargement could lower standards.

10/01/2017

World News

Ronaldo wins FIFA Player of the Year

Portugal and Real Madrid star Christiano Ronaldo is the 2016 FIFA Player of the Year.

09/01/2017