UEFA president Ceferin won’t seek re-election in 2027
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin delivers a speech during the 48th UEFA ordinary Congress held at the Maison de la Mutualite in Paris on February 8, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)
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Jordan will play with 'one heart, one soul' in Asian Cup final
DOHA: Jordan will play with "one heart and one soul" when they face hosts and reigning champions Qatar in Saturday's (Feb 10) Asian Cup final, defender Salem Al-Ajalin said.
FIFA chief Infantino repeats call for action against racism
PARIS: FIFA President Gianni Infantino reiterated his call for action to tackle the increase in racist incidents in football when he spoke at the UEFA Congress on Thursday (Feb 8).
New York to host 2026 World Cup final
MIAMI: The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, organisers FIFA announced on Sunday (Feb 4).
Mexico's Estadio Azteca to host opening match of 2026 World Cup
Mexico City's Estadio Azteca will host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, Gianni Infantino, president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, said on Sunday.
Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver
Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.
Iran should have played Japan in Asian Cup final, not quarters, says coach Ghalenoei
DOHA: Japan and Iran should have met in the Asian Cup final and not the quarters, Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Friday (Feb 2), adding that the east Asian side are peaking at the right time after a surprise defeat in the group stage.
WATCH: Can the India national team play at the next FIFA World Cup?
The recent announcement of the World Cup's expansion to accommodate 48 teams starting in 2026 has reignited hope.