Tag: FIFA

Why magical MetLife landed grand FIFA final?

Article posted by Coliseum, February 9^th, 2024

FIFA has selected the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (US) to host the 2026 World Cup final. Zürich (Switzerland)-based the Fédération internationale de football association (FIFA) is the international governing body of association football, beach soccer and futsal. It was founded... » Read more

Aramco all set to seal deal with FIFA

Article posted by Coliseum, November 28^th, 2023

The Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco is set to complete a sponsorship deal with FIFA. ‘ARAB NEWS’ stated that sources close to the negotiations said that the deal, expected to run until 2034, is worth an estimated $100 million a year. Aramco is a State-owned petroleum and natural gas company that... » Read more

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA showcase

Article posted by Coliseum, November 1^st, 2023

Saudi Arabia has all but sealed the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup™ after Australia pulled out of the race hours before the FIFA deadline on October 31st (FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on social media already). ‘inside the games’ stated that the Middle East giants... » Read more

FIFA bidding rules give Saudi Arabia edge

Article posted by Coliseum, October 17^th, 2023

The FIFA has relaxed the bidding rules around stadiums for the 2034 Men’s World Cup in a move that allows countries with fewer established football venues to host the tournament. ‘The Guardian’ stated that the decision is at odds with attempts in other sports to create more sustainable events... » Read more

Saudi Arabia set sights on 2034 FIFA spectacle

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2023

Saudi Arabia announced on October 4th it will bid to host the 2034 World Cup just minutes after the world soccer’s governing body FIFA invited countries from the Asia and Oceania regions to submit bids. ‘REUTERS’ stated that the Saudi Arabian Football Federation sent out a statement which... » Read more

FIFA 2030 show ode to South American nations

Article posted by Coliseum, October 5^th, 2023

The 2030 FIFA World Cup™ will be hosted in Morocco, Spain and Portugal. ‘AP’ stated that FIFA reached an agreement on October 4th between soccer’s continental leaders to accept only one candidate for hosting the 2030 tournament, the sport’s governing body said. ‘AP’ further stated... » Read more

FIFA 2026 show SoFi Stadium deal irk Kroenkes

Article posted by Coliseum, September 29^th, 2023

FIFA is at the center of escalating tensions with the Kroenke family, the owners of Los Angeles’ (US) SoFi Stadium, over the terms of the agreement to be a host venue at the 2026 Men’s World Cup. ‘The Athletic’ stated that the 2026 World Cup is to be staged across 16 Cities in the United... » Read more