Tag: FIFA

US host of new format FIFA Club World Cup™

Article posted by Coliseum, July 3^rd, 2023

The FIFA Council has unanimously appointed the United States as the host of the new and expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup™ that is due to take place in 2025, during a meeting held recently by videoconference from the Home of FIFA. ‘FIFA’ stated that the host selection process took into... » Read more

FIFA U-20 showpiece in Argentina kitty

Article posted by Coliseum, April 20^th, 2023

The Bureau of the FIFA Council (main decision-making body of the organization) has confirmed Argentina as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™. ‘FIFA’ stated that the decision follows the removal of the original tournament host, Indonesia, as well as a subsequent bid submitted by the... » Read more

Dubai to host 2023 FIFA Beach Soccer showcase

Article posted by Coliseum, April 11^th, 2023

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2023™ will take place between November 16th-26th, the FIFA Council has confirmed. Dubai will host the action. ‘FIFA’ stated that the dates for the 16-team global showpiece were revealed after the FIFA Council met in Kigali, Rwanda ahead of the 73rd FIFA... » Read more

Indonesia gets FIFA axe on hosting soccer show

Article posted by Coliseum, March 31^st, 2023

Following the meeting between the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Erick Thohir on March 29th, the FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances (read the Bali Governor refusing to host the Israeli team), to remove Indonesia as the... » Read more

Stade de France reins in FIFA hands?

Article posted by Coliseum, March 10^th, 2023

Will the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, be owned by FIFA? As per reports, it is very much a possibility. The FIFA President Gianni Infantino and France President Emmanuel Macron have discussed how football’s governing body might take over or buy the 80,000-seater located in... » Read more

2023 FIFA women’s show targets humongous fans

Article posted by Coliseum, February 1^st, 2023

The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ has targeted over 100,000 fans for the epic opening matchday. ‘FIFA’ stated that the first match to take place in Australia of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ will be an even bigger celebration, with co-host country Australia now facing the Republic of... » Read more

FIFA want countries to name stadia after Pelé

Article posted by Coliseum, January 6^th, 2023

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that the world soccer’s governing body will ask every single country with affiliation to name a stadium in honor of the Late soccer legend Pelé as well as a minute of silence. The Brazilian great passed away on December 29th, 2022 at the age of 82 after... » Read more