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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled at the 76th Fifa Congress. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in USA

Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong to host Fifa Asean Cup tournament, but local bosses silent on new deal

Afghanistan

Fifa says Afghan women’s team can play in tournaments without Taliban approval

Fifa World Cup

Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress

Concerns over greater costs, Iran’s participation the main issues less than two months before first 48-team edition of tournament.

A giant replica of the official Fifa World Cup 2026 match ball is displayed inside a shop in Vancouver, Canada on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua
Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: toxic tomes, a trip to Fifa World Cup host Mexico City and ‘Carmen’ in Kowloon

Our latest issue urges readers of Victorian-era books to beware, offers tips for football fans heading to Mexico and takes a look at the beloved opera ‘Carmen’ – with a Hong Kong twist.

Fifa World Cup

4 tickets to World Cup final listed on Fifa’s resale site for US$2 million each

The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck.

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US says Iran welcome at World Cup, distances itself from envoy’s Italy proposal

Secretary of State denies that Washington had asked Iranian team not to come, but warns that some members of delegation may not be welcome.

A replica of the Fifa World Cup trophy displayed in a shop in Tehran, Iran on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup

Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead ⁠of Qatar.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says

The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.

AFC Champions League

Referee Ma Ning remains in Jeddah after AFC Champions League Elite controversy

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad were enraged by two decisions – post-match tensions boiled over, with fans throwing objects and a player sent off.

Chinese referee Ma Ning was recently picked to officiate at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Getty Images
Mexico

World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting

Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.

National Guard patrol the perimeter of the Teotihuacan pyramids after a gunman killed a Canadian woman and wounded several others. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals

TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.

Fifa World Cup 2026

American train bosses planning to fleece World Cup fans going to New York matches

Reports suggest New Jersey Transit could charge supporters US$100 to get to MetLife Stadium, up from usual cost of US$12.90.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran awaiting Fifa response on venue switch before making decision on World Cup

Country’s football body has been pushing to move team’s group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing ongoing war in region.

Iran’s national team before their 5-0 win over Costa Rica in a friendly in Antalya, Turkey last week. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results

Hajime Moriyasu’s men look most likely to make impact among continent’s nine teams heading to North America after noteworthy wins in Europe.

Japan, Asia’s No 1 team, beat Scotland and England away in their two friendlies. Photo: Kyodo
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body of ‘ignoring’ prize money pleas

Champions Japan and runner-up Australia say ‘inequality between the men’s and women’s game remains’ despite financial success of their event.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Top ticket price for World Cup final up from US$8,680 to US$10,990 as sales reopen

The global tournament uses dynamic pricing for ticket sales, and its ticketing site often took hours to enter as latest sales phase opened.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup’s last qualifier Iraq plot ‘shock’, Japan out to make more history

Iraqis to make first finals appearance in 40 years, while Japanese have set ultimate goal after becoming first Asian team to beat England.

Iraq’s Australian coach Graham Arnold displays the national flag to the fans after winning the World Cup play-off against Bolivia in Mexico on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup trophies to take pride of place when Fifa Museum opens in Hong Kong

More than 500,000 visitors expected once the museum, brought in by company that staged Cristiano Ronaldo’s version, starts its run on May 28.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup 2026: after travel ordeal, Iraq hope to secure Asia its 9th spot

Iraq coach Graham Arnold shielding players from Mideast war ahead of intercontinental play-off against Bolivia in Mexico on Tuesday.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup: Italy hoping to scale Bosnian ‘Everest’, Kosovo on verge of history

Italian coach and fans feel weight of fears about missing out on a third straight World Cup while Kosovars are feeling the excitement.

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso (black tracksuit) celebrates with players after winning their European qualification semi-final against Northern Ireland in Bergamo last Thursday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’, Amnesty International says

Human rights organisation urges football governing body and host nations US, Canada and Mexico to players, fans and communities.

The Fifa World Cup trophy on display at BBVA Stadium during a promotional stop in Monterrey, Mexico earlier this month. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

Lower-ranked China give World Cup-bound Curacao wake-up call in Fifa Series match

The smallest nation to ever qualify for the finals were playing first match under a new head coach, while fellow debutants Cabo Verde also lose.

Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup play-offs: Italy set for ‘biggest match’, Iraq bid for second finals

Gennaro Gattuso’s side is one of 16 European teams vying for four spots, while a six-team intercontinental event will fill two more places.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Final phase of World Cup ticket sales to be sold on first-come, first-served basis

Fifa announced that tickets will be available on April 1 until the end of the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 stadiums.

Fifa did not specify how many tickets will be made available for the fourth and final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup

Fifa World Cup: New Zealand willing to face Iran in their opener outside US

Iranians have threatened to boycott matches ⁠in US, and New Zealanders say it is not a ‘big deal’ to play them in Canada or Mexico instead.

Fifa says it is in contact with ‌the Iranian football federation over Iran’s participation in the World Cup. Photo: dpa
Fifa World Cup

Supporters’ group files lawsuit against ‘excessive’ 2026 World Cup ticket prices

It says world football body has abused monopoly position, with cheapest tickets for the final costing seven times those of previous event’s.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Italy’s Azzurri face Fifa World Cup play-off again amid other sports’ success

The once-dominant men’s football team, four-time world champions, are at risk of failing to qualify for a third consecutive finals.

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