International Football Federation, FIFA on Wednesday decided the hosts for the two upcoming editions of its flagship men's World Cup, controversially confirming Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 event while picking Spain, Portugal and Morocco as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
The Indian football team's winless streak this year continues as they played a 1-1 draw against the lower-ranked Malaysia at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
In their last match of 2024, the Indian senior men's national team will face Malaysia in a friendly match at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium on Monday, November 18.
The football's past and future is symbolised by the cup's design, which was inspired by NASA's Voyager Golden Records. The 24-carat gold cup also features many graphics that illustrate the periodic table, astronomy, and the football's magnificence.
"In World Cup 2026, there will be nine or ten African countries (and regions) participating in the World Cup," said Infantino on Tuesday, noting that the increase is to be made in line with FIFA's expanded World Cup format.
Director of Referees Ravishankar J, a former FIFA Panel referee himself, has termed the AIFF program as "one of the greatest steps" taken.
The participants in the conference will be AIFF C Certificate, AFC B Diploma, AFC A Diploma and AFC Pro Diploma-level coaches.
The 70th FIFA Congress convened remotely for the first time, as all the 211 member associations joined via videoconference on Friday.
A criminal case has been initiated by a Swiss Special Federal Public Prosecutor over FIFA chief's dealings with Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber.
Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai have already been confirmed as the five host cities for the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup 2021.
