Fifa World Cup
Twitter and beIN strike 2022 World Cup content deal in Mena region
Social media platform Twitter has agreed a content deal in the Middle East and North Africa for the 2022 Fifa World Cup with the national team football tournament’s rights-holder in the region, pay-television b…
Fifa World Cup rights deals agreed in Hong Kong and the Philippines, date change confirmed
Media rights for this year's Fifa World Cup have been acquired by Now TV in Hong Kong and Tap DMV in the Philippines, in deals brokered by the Infront agency
Fifa set to bring World Cup forward by a day so Qatar can play first
The 2022 Fifa World Cup is set to begin on November 20, a day earlier than originally scheduled, so that host nation Qatar can play in the tournament’s opening match.
Australia to ‘explore’ men’s World Cup bid, rules out hosting Asian Cup in 2023
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson says the federation will “explore” the possibility of bidding for hosting rights to the Fifa World Cup as the country gears up to co-host the 2023 Women’s World…
Douyin sublicenses Fifa World Cup streaming rights from CCTV
Chinese digital media firm Douyin Group has acquired rights for this year's Fifa World Cup in a sublicensing deal with the state-owned China Media Group, parent of state broadcaster CCTV
DC, Baltimore forge joint bid to be 2026 Fifa World Cup venue
Washington, District of Columbia, has officially created a joint regional bid with Baltimore, Maryland, to become a 2026 Fifa World Cup host site amid concerns over the viability of FedEx Field as a venue
Fifa seeks massive increase from sponsors on the back of Fifa+ launch
Unprecedented inventory gives Fifa strong bargaining position with brands in renewal talks
Governing body seeking to at least double its sponsorship revenues post-2022
Vancouver in frame to become 2026 Fifa World Cup venue after about-turn
The city of Vancouver, Canada, is officially in the frame to host games during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, four years after dropping out of consideration for the showpiece global soccer tournament
Wanda Real Estate signs Argentina team sponsorship in Wanda Sports-brokered deal
Chinese real estate agency Wanda Real Estate has reached a regional sponsorship agreement with the Argentine Football (AFA) for the Chinese territory.
Russia’s ban from Fifa competitions upheld by CAS
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected a request from the Russian Football Union (RFU) to temporarily lift a ban imposed by Fifa, the sport’s global governing body, that prevents Russian t…
Adidas to replace Puma as ‘Azzurri’ kit supplier
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has signed up Adidas as its kit supplier from January 2023 – ending its long-term association with rival brand Puma.
Russia out of World Cup after Fifa and Uefa bar its teams
Russia has been eliminated from qualifying for the 2022 Fifa World Cup after the governing bodies of world and European football barred all Russian teams from their competitions
Fifa halts matches in Russia as sports world steps up sanctions
Football's world governing body Fifa has halted all international matches in Russia and barred the Russian team from competing under its own name and flag, in response to the war in Ukraine
Champions League final to be moved from Russia to Paris
Uefa has voted to relocate this year’s Champions League final from St. Petersburg to the Stade de France in Paris following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Claro on board as World Cup regional sponsor in South America
Telco Claro has signed up as a regional sponsor of this year’s Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
UK and Ireland drop 2030 World Cup bid in favour of Euro 2028 ‘lower delivery costs’
The UK and Ireland have agreed to drop a bid for the 2030 Fifa Men’s World Cup, deciding that a joint bid for the 2028 Uefa men’s European Championship will offer a “similar return on investment” with a …
IOC members lambast Fifa’s biennial World Cup scheme
The International Olympic Committee has stepped up its attack on Fifa’s plans to make the World Cup a biennial event, with one member saying the proposal would do “immeasurable damage” to global sport…
Argentine FA agrees Asia regional sponsorship deal with W88
The Argentine Football Association has agreed a regional sponsorship deal covering Asia with betting brand W88