By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Sepp Blatter has criticised the decision to stage most matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, questioning the country’s visa policies and the balance of hosting duties. In verified comments published by Swiss media, Blatter argued that a World Cup “should not be held in a
In what marks a landmark moment for women’s club football, the final four squads competing in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup™ final stage have been confirmed ahead of high-stakes matches in London this week. The quartet of continental titlists — Arsenal Women FC, ASFAR, Gotham FC and SC Corinthians, have all named their squads as
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Brazil has formally requested to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, following a high-level meeting in Brasília between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, senior Brazilian football officials, and international figures. The discussions on Monday centred on Brazil’s broader role in global football, including preparations
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Morocco’s partnership with FIFA to install 30 FIFA Arena mini-pitches across the Kingdom represents more than an infrastructure project. It reflects a growing commitment to using football as a tool for youth empowerment, education and community building. Announced at FIFA’s Africa Office in Maâmoura, the initiative brings together FIFA, the Royal
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo At the World Economic Forum in Davos, FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered a passionate defence of football’s unique role in a world beset by political tension, economic uncertainty, and social challenges. Infantino spoke vividly about the emotional and communal power of the FIFA World Cup™, saying that, unlike nearly any other
Rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and European Union over U.S. interest in Greenland have thrown an unconventional topic into the spotlight: the potential impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The issue has surfaced in German political circles after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his
The 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations commenced in grand style on Sunday, December 21, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The opening ceremony featured electrifying performances by international music sensations, including French Montana, Davido, L’Artiste, and Jaylann, captivating a global audience and setting the tone for Africa’s premier football tournament.
Political commentator and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid has sharply criticized FIFA’s decision to award U.S. President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize*, calling it a “fake” accolade from a “corrupt organization” desperate to curry favour with the U.S. In a viral interview on “The Breakfast Club” podcast aired December 9, 2025, Reid did not
Report compiled by Tayo Salaam, Snr. Correspondent, United Kingdom Introduction Africa’s most populous nation Nigeria will miss back-to-back World Cups after failing to qualify at the second attempt for the 2026 tournament in USA, Canada and Mexico, with Egypt, Senegal, South Africa, Ghana, Cape Verde, Morocco, Cote D’ivoire, Algeria and Tunisia qualified to represent
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that while the new system expedites visa interviews for ticket holders, it does not guarantee U.S. entry. By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the U.S. government has introduced the “FIFA Prioritized Appointment Scheduling