President made startling claim about host cities that could rock World Cup plans FIFA has acknowledged that United States government officials will have the final say on World Cup host cities. It ...

Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at some of the best photos from the nations that confirmed their qualification on Wednesday for the FIFA World Cup 2026. South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA ...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s participation in Summit for Peace held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on Monday may have been a surprise to those who were expecting only world leaders, presidents and ...

Rumours have been circulating on social media that sports governing body FIFA has dropped the United States as a co-host of the 2026 football World Cup because of US President Donald Trump’s travel ...

Fifa suspended seven Malaysia footballers, finding false claims about their heritage ties in FAM submissions. Its investigation revealed birth certificates contradicted FAM claims, showing ...

The scandal erupted late last month when the sport’s world governing body imposed fines and bans on the Football Association of Malaysia and the implicated players, alleging falsification of ...

SEPANG, Oct 7 — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh takes seriously the Grounds of Judgement issued by the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) regarding action taken against the ...

FIFA has released detailed evidence after sanctioning the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalized players for submitting falsified birth certificates for their grandparents.

Spanning over 6,000 words, the Fifa ruling details how seven foreign-born players were made to appear Malaysian through doctored ancestral birth certificates. (Bernama pic) When Fifa released its full ...

Seven foreign-born players on Malaysia's national football team, including Facundo Tomas Garces (R), have been suspended over "doctored documentation" Fifa has accused Malaysia of falsifying ...

FIFA on Friday defended its pricing strategy for next year's World Cup after an England fan group criticised the "astonishing" cost of tickets -- which could rise further with demand. Tickets first ...

U.S. President Donald Trump previously declared he would move 2026 World Cup games if their host cities are “not safe.” Victor Montagliani (left) sent a strong reminder to President Donald Trump ...