FIFA

April 24, (THEWILL) - FIFA has received four bids for hosting rights for the 2027 Women's World Cup, including a joint effort from the United States and Mexico, demonstrating the increasing popularity of women's football globally. Brazil and South...

April 20, (THEWILL) - Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho has been selected for the preliminary Argentina squad for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, set to begin next month in Argentina. The young player's inclusion in the squad could mean he...

April 19, (THEWILL) – Over 6,500 football agents from 138 member associations are sitting an exam set by FIFA, which they must pass in order to continue their role after October 1. The exam features 20 multiple-choice questions,...

March 31, (THEWILL) - Tottenham Hotspur's Managing Director of Football, Fabio Paratici, will take a leave of absence following FIFA's decision to ban him from world football for 30 months. The ban comes after the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)...

March 30, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur released a statement on Wednesday, in reaction to media reports about the extension of a sanction imposed on Fabio Paratici. The statement read in part: "Following media reports today regarding the FIFA...

March 29, (THEWILL) - Indonesia has lost its right to host the under-20 soccer World Cup following a FIFA announcement on Wednesday. The decision comes after the country's football federation (PSSI) said it cancelled the draw when the Governor...

March 29, (THEWILL) – Fabio Paratici, the director of football at Tottenham Hotspur, has been hit with a worldwide extension of his 30-month ban from all football-related activities by FIFA. The Italian was initially penalised by the Italian Football Federation...

March 27, (THEWILL) - FIFA has announced a 70% increase in compensation paid to clubs that release players for the 2026 and 2030 men's World Cups, reaching a total of $355 million. The Club Benefits Programme ensures that clubs...

March 26, (THEWILL) - Russia's men's football team is set to play on home soil for the first time since November 2021. On Sunday, they will face off against Iraq in a friendly match in St Petersburg. The team...

March 25, (THEWILL) - The Super Falcons of Nigeria have retained their top spot as the best women's football team in Africa, according to the latest FIFA rankings. The team's recent performance at the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of...