Yesterday, the world football governing body, FIFA confirmed that Saudi Arabia have submitted the only bid to host the 2034 World Cup, and that the country has now be given approval to go ahead.“Football unites the world like no other sport, World Cup is perfect showcase for a message of unity and inclusion”.“Different cultures can be together”. (FIFA President, Gianni Infantino)2026 W/Cup hosts - USA/Canada/Mexico2030 W/Cup hosts - Portugal/Morocco/Spain

After several weeks of investigation, FIFA has today announced the ban of former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales from the sport for three years for misconduct at the Women’s World Cup final where he forcibly kissed one of the Spanish female team players Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the trophy ceremony.“This case relates to the events that occurred during the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on 20 August 2023, for which Mr Rubiales had been provis...

Victor Osimhen, a striker from Nigeria, has been named a candidate for the 2023 Best FIFA Football Award.On Thursday, FIFA announced the names of the nominees.Osimhen won praise for his outstanding performances for Napoli in the 2022–23 season.The Nigerian international played 32 times for the Partenopei in league play, scoring 26 goals.The 24-year-old is also a candidate for the 2023 Ballon d'Or for Men.Osimhen will compete for the prize against players like Lionel...