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South Africa down by three points as FIFA hammer hits

Eric Jabulani October 2, 2025

South Africa South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup have suffered a major blow after it was stripped of three points for fielding an ineligible player. It selected Teboho Mokoena for a match against Lesotho in March when the midfielder should have served a one-game ban

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Africa’s big names shines at 2025 Ballon d’Or final ranking

Eric Jabulani September 23, 2025

Ballon d’Or Ousmane Dembélé won the prestigious Ballon d’Or after leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first Champions League title. On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmatí has once again claimed the award for the third consecutive year. The 2025 Ballon d’Or showcased some outstanding talents. Mohamed Salah has made headlines yet again, climbing to

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Which nation could be next to qualify for World Cup 26?

Eric Jabulani September 9, 2025

FIFA This year will see 39 nations punch their tickets to FIFA World Cup 26 – but who will manage it? A total of 18 teams have now qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26™. With qualifying action continuing across the world, FIFA looks at the teams closest to adding their names to the list […]

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FIFA honours Inter Miami, Argentina superstar Messi, on his 38th birthday

Eric Jabulani September 9, 2025

FIFA Did you know? Diego Maradona and Messi both made their Argentina debuts against Hungary, coming off the bench in the 62nd and 63rd minutes respectively. ‘La Pulga Atomica’ was sent off just two minutes into his bow. When Messi first scored for Argentina…

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First-ever FIFA Women’s Champions Cup sets to kick off in 30 days’ time

Eric Jabulani September 9, 2025

China With just 30 days until the groundbreaking kick-off, FIFA has announced that the curtain-raiser in the inaugural edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ will be held in China PR. This game-changing competition was first approved by the FIFA Council in April last year, with more details around the opening instalment being confirmed at […]

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Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ to take place in Washington DC on 5 December 

Eric Jabulani August 29, 2025

FIFA Sponsord On Friday, 5 December 2025, the world will discover the group-stage matches to be contested at the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all eyes set to converge on the Kennedy Center in Washington DC for the final draw.  As announced by the President of the United States and Chairman of the Kennedy Center, Donald J. Trump, and

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

Howard Mildilton August 14, 2025

FIFA Sponsored: FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.   With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will

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FIFA Female World Cup Philippines begins in 100 days

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

FIFA The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup will kick off in the Philippines in just 100 days’ time A Filipina thrill-fest is just 100 days away! The first FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup™ will, indeed, kick off in the Philippines on 21 November 2025. The 16-team field for Philippines 2025 is complete. The hosts […]

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Gabon’s Patrice Neveu to get 500,000 euros FIFA orders

Eric Jabulani August 12, 2025

Gabon The verdict is in. The Gabonese Football Federation (Fégafoot) has been found guilty of wrongful dismissal in the case against Patrice Neveu, the former coach of the Panthères. As a result, FIFA has ordered the Gabonese body to pay the sum of 500,000 euros (around 325 million CFA francs) to the French coach. Recruited […]

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Spain regain top spot in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Howard Mildilton August 7, 2025

FIFA Sponsord Women’s football has enjoyed an action-packed two months, with continental competitions causing a shake-up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. England retained their European title by seeing off the challenge of Spain, Brazil successfully defended their South American crown, and the Solomon Islands took full advantage of New Zealand’s absence to lay