FIFA agrees to work with Qatar on 48-tea...

WASHINGTON, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The FIFA Council on Friday decided to work with Qatar to explore the expansion of the 2022 World Cup roster from 32 to 48 teams. The world soccer governing body said

London to host inaugural FIFA eNations C...

LONDON, March 14 (Xinhua) -- London will host the first-ever FIFA eNations Cup next month from April 13-14, the international football governing body announced on Thursday. The eNations Cup, a newly

FIFA to vote on ‘pilot’ Club World Cup a...

FIFA's ruling council will meet on Friday in Miami to discuss President Gianni Infantino's plans for an expanded Club World Cup and a new global Nations League tournament. Also on the agenda is the p

FIFA extends ban on Afghan soccer offici...

FIFA has extended the suspension of the Afghan soccer federation president who was charged with sexual assault against members of the national women's team, the governing body of world soccer said on

No decision on Kuwait, Oman co-hosting F...

DOHA, March 9 (Xinhua) -- There is no final decision on the possibility of Kuwait and Oman co-hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Qatar, a Qatari official said on Saturday. The CEO of the FIFA World

Chelsea 'astonished' by FIFA transfer sn...

Chelsea have slammed FIFA's decision not to suspend a two-window transfer ban pending the outcome of an appeal, claiming they are "astonished" by a move that would ruin the club's plans to revamp the

FIFA explores Kuwait, Oman as 2022 World...

FIFA continues the push to expand the 2022 World Cup to , considering Kuwait and Oman becoming co-hosts with Qatar, which remains in the middle of a complicated diplomatic standoff with several Arab

FIFA confirms Chelsea appeal against tra...

FIFA has confirmed on Tuesday that English Premier League club Chelsea have appealed against a transfer ban imposed after they were found guilty of breaching rules on overseas players under the age o

FIFA backs the use of VAR at the 2019 Wo...

The FIFA panel overseeing Women's World Cup preparations recommended on Monday using video review to help referees, clearing the path for final confirmation next week. The plan has strong backers in

Infantino: FIFA still pondering a 48-tea...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the world soccer's governing body is still pondering on expanding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 teams to 48, as FIFA is expected to decide ne