Also known as: Football's global governing body
International governing body for football that regulates competitions, enforces sanctions, and sets tournament dates and prize distributions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Confederation of African Football said it has unanimously agreed to support FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid for 2027, which would be his fourth term despite FIFA statutes limiting presidents to three terms.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has imposed a transfer ban on Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel for failing to pay Gor Mahia Ksh6.4 million owed from defender Alphonce Omija's transfer. The ban prevents player registrations internationally and domestically until the debt is settled or for a maximum of three consecutive registration periods.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
FIFA's 76th Congress convenes in Vancouver less than two months before the World Cup opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with roughly 1,600 delegates expected to discuss the Iran war, World Cup logistics, and Russia's international ban. Iran's football federation officials abruptly left Canada after landing in Toronto, threatening to overshadow the meeting.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
UN rights experts urged Saudi Arabia to dismantle its kafala sponsorship system, which binds foreign workers to employers, citing abuse and exploitation of an estimated 16 million migrant workers. The experts noted that despite labour reforms announced in 2021, reports of wage theft, workplace violence, and worker deaths continue.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has set the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations for 19 June to 17 July, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania hosting the tournament amid ongoing questions about infrastructure readiness in the three countries.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Disputes Tribunal temporarily suspended FKF President Hussein Mohammed's ouster over a Ksh. 47.7 million insurance scandal and blocked McDonald Mariga's appointment as "Acting President" pending investigations, days after NEC members voted to remove him.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nine Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee members' move to suspend top FKF officials has been halted by conservatory orders from the Sports Disputes Tribunal and High Court. The opinion piece argues the dispute centers on governance legitimacy and adherence to FKF Constitution provisions on proper procedures and removal processes.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million, with money shared between the 48 teams in the 2026 finals now totaling $871 million, up from $727 million announced in December, to address concerns over spiraling costs for participating teams.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FKF Chief Executive Officer Lodvick Aduda has warned that escalating infighting within the Football Kenya Federation, involving President Hussein Mohammed and Deputy McDonald Mariga, risks jeopardizing Kenya's hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, noting that nine NEC members involved in the conflict also serve on the Local Organizing Committee.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →