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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...

March 21, (THEWILL) – FIFA has banned Mexican club Leon from participating in the 2025 Club World Cup tournament in the United States due to violations of multi-ownership regulations. The decision was announced on Friday following a ruling by...

March 17, (THEWILL) – A comprehensive report released by FIFA on Monday details stark disparities in women's professional football globally. Titled "Setting the Pace, FIFA Benchmarking Report on Women's Football", the study examines data from 86 leagues and 669...

March 12, (THEWILL) – Former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has failed to retain his position on the FIFA Council following elections held at the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo,...