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Uzbekistan made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring their first-ever goal on football's biggest stage. Despite losing 3-1 to Colombia, the debut marked a milestone moment for the Central Asian nation.
Thousands of pizza sellers, drink vendors, and wing stand workers are getting official FIFA accreditation to work at Mexico's World Cup stadiums. Behind every cold beer and hot taco at this summer's games will be a FIFA-approved vendor who went through background checks and hours-long waits to serve fans.
Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.
Starting this September, every women's team in FIFA tournaments must have at least one female head coach or assistant coach on staff. The groundbreaking rule tackles a persistent problem: despite explosive growth in women's soccer, female coaches remain shockingly rare on the sidelines.
FIFA just unveiled a groundbreaking health program built on science designed specifically for female soccer players. After decades of training women using research developed for men, the sport's governing body is finally filling the knowledge gap.
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FIFA and the Board of Peace announced a partnership to rebuild Gaza through football, investing $75 million in pitches, leagues, and jobs for a community ready to heal. The plan includes 50 mini-pitches, a professional academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium.
FIFA is partnering with the Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza through football, investing $75 million in pitches, an academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium. The project aims to create jobs and engage youth while supporting reconstruction efforts.
Afghan women footballers can now compete in official international matches after FIFA changed its rules, creating a path to the World Cup and Olympics. The historic decision allows players who fled Taliban rule to represent their country on the world stage.
Afghan women footballers forced to flee the Taliban can now compete officially as their country's national team, thanks to a historic FIFA rule change. It's a powerful victory for athletes who refused to let their dreams be silenced.
FIFA has officially recognized Morocco's transformation from underdogs to world football powerhouse ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash with Brazil. The Atlas Lions have earned respect through results, including their historic 2022 semifinal run and their first-ever victory over Brazil in 2023.
Soccer's biggest stars will get more chances to play in crucial World Cup matches thanks to a new rule change. FIFA is wiping yellow card records twice during the tournament to keep players on the field when it matters most.
Soccer's global governing body is pushing for a game-changing requirement that could give thousands of young players their shot at the big leagues. FIFA wants every professional team to have at least one homegrown player under 21 on the field at all times.
For the second straight World Cup, women will referee on soccer's biggest stage, with FIFA selecting six female officials among 52 total referees. The 2026 tournament in North America will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.
Professional footballers are calling on FIFA to strengthen heat safety measures for this summer's World Cup, where 14 of 16 stadiums could hit dangerous temperatures. Norway's Morten Thorsby leads the charge, arguing that protecting players also protects the sport itself.
Hundreds of Iranian soccer fans filled SoFi Stadium with pre-revolutionary flags, peacefully protesting both FIFA's ban and their home regime. Despite security attempts to enforce the prohibition, the stands turned into a sea of symbolic resistance during Monday's match.
Women's club football just hit a major milestone with FIFA announcing a record-breaking $2.3 million prize for the first-ever Women's Champions Cup winner. The historic tournament kicks off this week in London with six elite teams competing for the biggest payout in women's club history.
After four years fighting for their voices to be heard, Afghanistan's displaced women footballers achieved official FIFA recognition and are preparing for international matches this June. The team of exiled players who fled the Taliban are now one step closer to their World Cup dream.
Brazil's Corinthians women's team just secured a spot in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, defeating New York's Gotham FC in a historic semifinal. They'll face Arsenal in a groundbreaking match that marks a major milestone for women's club soccer.
Exiled Afghan women footballers can finally represent their country internationally after FIFA approved sweeping governance reforms. The team of refugee athletes, many now based in Melbourne, campaigned for nearly five years to play again after the Taliban banned women's sports.
Soccer's biggest problem just got a high-tech solution that could prevent injuries and keep the game flowing. FIFA unveiled advanced offside technology that lets referees make split-second calls instead of waiting through dangerous play.
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