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FIFA to expand competition to 48 teams

FIFA to expand competition to 48 teams

The World Cup will be expanded to host 48 teams, up from 32, as FIFA voted unanimously in favour of expanding the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams, with the changes set to be introduced at the 2026 tournament after being approved at a FIFA Council …

FIFA to study WADA report on Russian football

FIFA to study WADA report on Russian football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has ruled out the study of the report by WADA's Richard McLaren on alleged Russian doping cover-up. "If measures need to be taken, they will be,” …

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Blatter

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Blatter

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said it had dismissed Joseph Blatter's appeal and that his six-year ban from all football-related activities remained in force, as from October 8, 2015.  It also said …

Russia sinks to record low spot in FIFA rating

Russia sinks to record low spot in FIFA rating

The Russian national football team has sunk from the 53rd to the 55th place in the FIFA rating, according to the updated rankings posted on the world football body’s website on Thursday. Now the Russian national football team has …

Putin to meet FIFA chief Infantino

Putin to meet FIFA chief Infantino

Russian president Vladimir Putin will meet FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Moscow on Friday ahead of this weekend’s draw for the Confederations Cup, the Kremlin announced on Thursday, World Soccer Talk …

FIFA pays $500 for copyright of Wolf mascot

FIFA pays $500 for copyright of Wolf mascot

FIFA paid Ekaterina Bocharova, the author of the Wolf logo, selected as the mascot for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, $500 for the copyright of the Wolf design. Bocharova’s wolf, named Zabivaka …

Russia plunges to 53rd place in FIFA’s ranking list

Russia plunges to 53rd place in FIFA’s ranking list

The Russian national football team dropped from its previous 38th position to the 53rd in the new FIFA monthly ranking list of national teams published on Thursday. This is the lowest place Russia ever held in FIFA’s ranking …

Putin to meet FIFA President

Putin to meet FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will pay an official visit to Russia on October 21 and hopes to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said. …

FIFA may expand number of World Cup teams

FIFA may expand number of World Cup teams

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested opening up the competition to 48 countries from 2026. The proposal to expand the competition to 40 teams was part of Infantino’s manifesto when he was elected to …

FIFA concerned over stadium construction in St. Petersburg

FIFA concerned over stadium construction in St. Petersburg

The situation with the stadium construction in St. Petersburg is the cause for concern but the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) expects the new arena to be commissioned on time, the FIFA press office said. …

 Ticket prices for 2018 FIFA World Cup announced

Ticket prices for 2018 FIFA World Cup announced

FIFA has revealed the ticket prices for the 2018 World Cup, with the cost of the cheapest tickets available for foreign fans increasing more than 16% since 2014. The most affordable tickets for group stage games will sell for $105 …

 Abkhazia plans to become FIFA member

Abkhazia plans to become FIFA member

Abkhazia intends to submit an application to join the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA), the Abkhaz Prime Minister Artur Mikvabia said. "Abkhazia's Football Federation has asked whether …

FIFA commission arrives in Sochi for inspection

FIFA commission arrives in Sochi for inspection

The Commission of the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has arrived in Sochi, it will check the progress of preparations in the resort city for the 2018 World Cup, the press service of the Ministry of Physical Culture and …

FIFA removes souvenirs depicting Russian map without Crimea

FIFA removes souvenirs depicting Russian map without Crimea

FIFA has started withdrawing t-shirts and other souvenirs with the image of the Russian map without Crimea from official stores. "These shirts are being removed from the official FIFA online stores in order to avoid …

Gianni Infantino becomes new president of FIFA

Gianni Infantino becomes new president of FIFA

General secretary Gianni Infantino has been elected as a new FIFA president. In the second round of voting that took place in Zurich he was supported by 115 out of 207 football associations. …

Russia moves up one position in FIFA rankings

Russia moves up one position in FIFA rankings

Today on the official website of FIFA a new rating of national football teams was published, according to which Russia has risen from 24th to 23rd place, with 895 points. Belgium, Argentina, Spain, Germany and Chile occupy the first five places. …

Jerome Valcke dismissed as FIFA Secretary General

Jerome Valcke dismissed as FIFA Secretary General

The FIFA Emergency Committee decided to dismiss Jerome Valcke from the position of FIFA Secretary General with immediate effect on January 9. The duties of the Secretary General will continue to be assumed by the …