SBS have announced that they will exclusively broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Australian audiences, making the broadcaster the …
PepsiCo and EA Sports FC join forces on global deal
Leading food and beverage companies Pepsi, Gatorade, and Lay’s will work with EA Sports as part of a strategic partnership …
Australia to target 2034 FIFA World Cup following Matildas success
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has come to a conclusion, with the Matildas doing Australia proud by reaching the …
Football Australia acknowledges successful FIFA Women’s World Cup to date as records are broken
Last Thursday, Football Australia honoured the end of an extraordinary group stage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and …
Hyundai and Kia stay loyal with FIFA until 2030 to extend past two decades
Hyundai Motor Group affiliates Hyundai and Kia have jointly announced the renewal of their long term partnerships with FIFA until …
Sydney Harbour Bridge transformed into Festival of Football for FIFA Women’s World Cup
With just over two weeks remaining until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023, the iconic Sydney …
Victoria University researcher Robert Aughey on football technology: “It will be an accepted part of the game very quickly”
Robert Aughey, a researcher and professor from Victoria University, has collaborated with FIFA for several years on leading-edge football technologies. …
FIFA sets up education initiative for digital skills development
The international governing body of association football, FIFA, set in motion its digital skills in an educational program planned to …
FIFA Master Alumni contribute to World Cup Qatar success
The FIFA Master Alumni International Sports Conference was hosted in Doha, bringing together over 40 alumni who are involved in …
“Creating Winning Minds in Qatar” Mike Conway’s exclusive podcast from the Socceroos camp
“The Football Coaching Life” host and Football Coaches Australia Executive Committee member Gary Cole caught up with Mike Conway, Emotional …
FIFA and AFC collaborate to build new stadium in Malaysia
The future of Asian football is set to be lit up in success and betterment with Asian Football Confederation (AFC) …
EA Sports sign multi-year deal with UEFA Women’s Football
EA Sports, the leader that develops and publishes sports video games, has signed a multi-year deal to partner with UEFA …
Football Australia to implement FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme
With the Subway Socceroos competing at the men’s World Cup in under a month and the CommBank Matildas poised to …
2023 Women’s World Cup Team Base Camps confirmed by FIFA
FIFA has confirmed the short-listed Team Base Camp options that will be available for selection by participating teams (Participating Member …
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Greece set for joint 2030 World Cup bid
A reported joint bid for the 2030 World Cup is set to be made by a trio consisting of Saudi …
Reimagined FIFA Fan Festival experience to debut at Qatar 2022 before heading to Australia and New Zealand
FIFA is set to debut a reimagined fan destination and on-site entertainment experience for fans at future FIFA World Cup …
FIFA+ Collect to rollout ahead of Qatar 2022
FIFA have announced the arrival of FIFA+ Collect, a new platform allowing fans to own and collect digital FIFA World …
FIFA and Mexican Football Federation’s Supercopa Femenil to encourage growth in women’s football
With the financial support of FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation has launched the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women’s Super …
Semi-automated VAR to be implemented at Qatar World Cup
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has announced that it will utilise semi-automated VAR offside technology at …
Bureau of FIFA Council approves World Cup squad increase to 26 players ahead of Qatar 2022
The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed …
FIFA Fan Movement partners with adidas to deliver ball donations
With the entire world going into a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, many football tournaments – including FIFA’s – went …
FIFA announces experienced Elkhan Mammadov as Director Member Associations Europe
FIFA has announced the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov as Director Member Associations Europe. From May 1, 2022, Mammadov will assume …
FIFA+ debut to provide greater global connection through football
FIFA have announced the launch of FIFA+, a brand-new digital platform designed to bring football fans together across the globe …
Economic returns predicted for biennial FIFA World Cup
Two independent studies have suggested that FIFA’s economic situation would be dramatically improved if both men’s and women’s FIFA World …
FIFA’s commercial partnership structure unlocks opportunities
For the first time in eight years, FIFA has introduced a new commercial partnership structure that will provide companies worldwide …
FIFA meets to discuss transfer system and match calendar
FIFA has remained committed to the ongoing reform of the transfer system in a recent meeting with leading stakeholders and the global football community.
Is Australia ready for a two-year World Cup cycle?
Battle lines are being drawn between FIFA and key stakeholders, as it remains to be seen whether Australia will support the push for a two-year World Cup cycle.
FIFA and UN working towards strategic goals
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed have agreed to work on plans to implement …
FIFA appoints Chief Operating Officers for Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has appointed two Chief Operating Officers (COOs) for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Jane Fernandez and Jane …
COVID-19 test for FIFA Club World Cup tickets
Fans will have to return a negative COVID-19 test result in order to receive a ticket to the FIFA Club …
FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 draw released
The official draw for the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 has been released ahead of the tournament’s scheduled start in …
U-17 and U-19 2021 FIFA World Cups cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of both the U-17 and U-19 FIFA World Cups in 2021. Indonesia was …
22 national teams set for FIFA Arab Cup 2021
22 national teams from the Middle East and Arab regions have signed up to participate in the FIFA Arab Cup …
New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme
‘FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football …
FIFA launches anti-doping programme
FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects …
FIFA begins host city selection process for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
Japan withdraws: Australia-NZ bid in the box seat to host Women’s World Cup
Japan have withdrawn their bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in a boost for the joint Australian …
A-League Set to Return on July 16
After months of inactivity, the A-League will officially be returning to action next month.
FIFA ranks Australia-NZ bid as best for 2023 Women’s World Cup
The Australia-New Zealand bid to co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has been rated the best by FIFA, according to …
FIFA roll out their $150m support package for member associations
FIFA, football’s global governing body, has introduced its first step of a major relief plan by releasing operational funding to …
FIFA Considering Ban on Domestic Fixtures Being Played Overseas
On February 27th, soccer’s worldwide governing body FIFA held a meeting to discuss the potential of banning domestic league fixtures …
Cahill becomes ambassador for Qatar 2022
Socceroos legend Tim Cahill has been unveiled as an official ambassador for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Alongside footballing greats …
Sydney to host Matildas in Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Football Federation Australia (FFA) have announced that Group B of the 2020 AFC Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament will be held …
Matildas and Football Ferns commit to FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid
Westfield Matildas and Football Ferns players have come together to support the Bid ‘As One’ for Australia and New Zealand …
Are the Joeys’ slow starts evidence of a vacuum of opportunity for young Australian footballers?
With the Joeys currently involved in the FIFA U-17’s World Cup, some of Australia’s best young footballers are on show …
Michel Platini arrested over suspected corruption of 2022 World Cup
Former UEFA President and worldwide soccer superstar Michel Platini was today arrested for alleged corruption of the 2022 FIFA World …