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December 26, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's attempt to overturn their elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has failed after the sport's governing body rejected the country's formal complaint against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Nigeria Football Federation...

December 17, (THEWILL) — A record prize fund of $655 million has been approved by the FIFA Council for the 2026 men's World Cup, representing a 50 percent increase from the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Tournament winners will...

November 27, (THEWILL) — FIFA has established a firm December 8 deadline requiring all clubs to release players selected for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The tournament will take place in Morocco between December 21 and January 18,...

November 06, (THEWILL) — FIFA introduced a new Peace Award on Wednesday, sparking immediate criticism from football supporters who labelled the initiative shameless and a complete farce. The global governing body stated the prize would recognise individuals who unite...

October 06, (THEWILL) — Amaju Pinnick, former president of the Nigeria Football Federation, has been appointed deputy chair of FIFA's Men's National Teams Competitions Committee, placing him in a position to influence decisions on major global competitions. The appointment...

October 03, (THEWILL) — FIFA vice president, Victor Montagliani, has firmly rejected recent comments by United States President, Donald Trump, suggesting he holds authority to relocate 2026 World Cup matches from certain host cities. Trump stated last week...

October 02, (THEWILL) — Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin at $60, though FIFA has not officially confirmed costs. The pricing structure has emerged online following an initial lottery that granted fans access. Four categories...

September 29, (THEWILL) — FIFA has imposed sanctions on the South African Football Association following the fielding of an ineligible player during a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho in March 2025. The world governing body's disciplinary committee ruled...

August 04, (THEWILL) — A Dutch foundation named Justice for Players has initiated a multibillion-euro class action lawsuit against FIFA and five national football associations, challenging the governing body's transfer regulations that allegedly restrict player earnings. The legal action,...

May 09, (THEWILL) – FIFA Council has confirmed the expansion of the Women's World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, beginning with the 2031 tournament hosted by the United States. The decision, made during a video conference meeting...