Friday, June 19, 2026

FIFA

May 9, 2026

Iran confirms World Cup participation, seeks FIFA’s guarantee over team safety 

The conditions include granting visas and respecting the national team.

Iran football team
May 2, 2026

CAF sets June to July for 2027 AFCON; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda to co-host

The tournament will be the first AFCON to be co-hosted by three countries. 

Confederation of African Football (CAF)
April 29, 2026

Players to get yellow card amnesty at 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage

FIFA is expected to introduce a second amnesty stage that wipes out all accumulated yellow cards twice at the 2026 World Cup.

Player getting yellow card at Qatar World Cup
April 29, 2026

Players to get red card for covering mouths during confrontation at 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA has adopted a new rule that would see players shown red cards if they cover their mouths during confrontations, starting with the 2026 World Cup.

Benfica player covering mouth while insulting Vini Jr
March 29, 2026

CAF announces commencement of regulatory changes after 2025 AFCON final chaos 

Motsepe noted that CAF has engaged football lawyers and experts for legal advice on implementing best football practices in Africa.

CAF
March 22, 2026

AFCON 2025: Odegbami faults CAF verdict, backs Senegal

He recalled that Senegal were crowned by CAF and FIFA officials before a global audience.

Segub Odegbami and Senegalese players lifting the AFCON
March 19, 2026

FIFA mandates teams to appoint female coach or assistant for women’s competitions

FIFA argued that despite the expansion of women’s football, coaching positions remained dominated by men.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
March 17, 2026

FIFA rejects Nigeria’s petition to disqualify DR Congo from 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The NFF has less than 10 days to successfully appeal the decision before the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff tournament.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
March 17, 2026

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches away from U.S.

“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico,” the Iranian embassy said.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino