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.
A grading and licensing criterion will be in place by 2024, and a mega football park will be formalised by 2026.
Lionel Messi, living football legend, is rolling up his sleeves to take on France in the World Cup Final, 22 on Sunday much to the delight of millions of his fans and friends alike across the planet.
Nora, who performed on the official FIFA World Cup anthem 'Light The Sky', 'O Saki Saki' and others, was criticised for "disrespecting" the Indian flag at the event.
There’s been severe criticism, primarily in the Western media, of the gross exploitation of migrant workers in Qatar’s bid to host football’s World Cup that began in Doha last week. There’s more than a grain of truth in the accusation, and there are dollops of hypocrisy about it.
In pursuant to the state government’s commitment to promoting sports, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, on Monday, launched the ‘Football for All’ initiative in Odisha to take the culture of football to the grassroots.
