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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
Singers Elyanna and Jessie Reyez perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup

My Take | The World Cup will not solve the globe’s problems, but it can bring us together

After months of controversy, the tournament has finally kicked off, and it may just live up to its billing as the greatest show on earth.

Music

How to make a great World Cup song? Shakira, J Balvin and more reveal

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Chinese fans mock Canada’s World Cup opening ceremony after trophy malfunctions

Fifa World Cup 2026

While you were sleeping, World Cup edition: Canada make history, but ban Partey

Cyle Larin becomes just second Canadian to ever score at a World Cup. Fifa say fans on concourse reason for empty seats in Guadalajara.

Canada’s Cyle Larin takes a moment and shuts out the noise after scoring his side’s equaliser. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China missed the World Cup. Its brands didn’t

From broadcast operations to sponsorships, Chinese companies hold key roles at football’s biggest event despite geopolitical friction.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Korean coach hails team unity, Czech boss says better side won

Hong ⁠Myung-bo says his team followed his instructions to the letter while Miroslav Koubek praises his players ⁠for their effort.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

7 Hong Kong women’s footballers on playing the sport and fashion game

With the Fifa World Cup 2026 under way, we asked players from a prominent Hong Kong women’s team about fashion, and the professionals that inspire them – from Lionel Messi to Mia Hamm.

Players from the Hong Kong Football Club amateur women’s team on what football and football fashion means to them. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Hwang’s sublime goal sparks South Korean comeback against Czechs

Koreans control possession in their tournament opener but waste numerous chances and fall behind before Hwang scores and then turns provider.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Excitement, chaos: Mexico set, but not so ready, for first World Cup in 40 years

Organisational issues abound and ‘nowhere looks special’ but the capital is in carnival mode and the football, as usual, will make it all OK.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, visa issues

The leader of the global governing body also played down the controversy around the Somali referee, saying ‘it’s good to chill, relax’.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino speaking in Mexico City ahead of the World Cup’s opening game at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa World Cup

Editorial | As the World Cup kicks off, politics should be left behind

It is regrettable that politics has tarnished the build-up to the largest World Cup the planet has ever seen.

Grass grows beneath lamps in Seattle Stadium on May 6, ahead of the World Cup. There will be 48 national teams, more than ever before, playing in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Photo: TNS
Fifa World Cup

Photo book This is Football celebrates the game as the Fifa World Cup kicks off

As the biggest tournament in world football kicks off, this lavish book looks back at seminal moments involving Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé and more.

Fifa World Cup 2026

US says World Cup referee was banned over links to ‘terror organisations’

Trump official says questioning of Omar Artan uncovered ‘derogatory information’ regarding the Somalian, who vows to be at next World Cup.

Fifa World Cup

Video | Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?

Fifa has come under fire from across the football world over its use of ‘dynamic pricing’ to determine ticket costs, which have soared to unprecedented highs.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran says US has revoked Fifa World Cup ticket allocation for supporters

Move comes after Iran officials were banned from entering the US. The two countries remain at war after US and Israel bombed Tehran in February.

Iranian supporters staying at the same hotel as Iran’s national football team cheer for their team in Tijuana, Mexico, on Monday ahead of the World Cup. Photo: AFP
Fashion

9 fashion-forward collabs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, from Nike to Loewe

From Jacquemus working with Nike and the France national team to Drake’s Nocta tracksuit for Canada, these are the hottest football fashion collabs this season.

Fifa World Cup 2026

US rolls up welcome mat, referee banned from World Cup despite Fifa promises

Omar Abdulkadir Artan turned away by immigration officials. Fifa president Gianni Infantino previously said ‘everyone will be welcome’.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn World Cup fans against using overseas betting sites

Warning comes after Fifa names its first prediction market partner for tournament, which begins on June 11.

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The Fifa World Cup trophy is displayed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran head to Mexico under shadow of new World Cup visa row with United States

Squad must enter and leave US soil on the same day as their matches, while member of Iraqi team denied entry in Chicago after screening.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

‘Proud’ Losada off to winning start as Hong Kong stick rather than twist

Former Eastern boss Roberto Losada starts his full-time role as Hong Kong coach with 2-0 win over Mongolia.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa hits fans in pocket again, bans reusable water bottles at World Cup

Football bosses claim safety concerns behind last-minute move despite warnings over searing temperatures in Canada, Mexico and the US.

Workers water the newly installed pitch at MetLife Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

Scotland’s Tartan Army to bring ‘the party’ on return to World Cup after 28 years

Thousands of fans will defy exorbitant prices to visit Boston and Miami, hoping to see their team get past group stage for first time.

Thousands of Scotland's famous fans arriving at Paris' Parc des Princes stadium in September 2007 for a Euro 2008 qualifying match against France. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

My Take | World Cup ticket prices are showing the ugly side of the beautiful game

State attorneys general in the US have launched probes into Fifa’s ticketing strategy. The governing body must never forget the sport is nothing without its fans.

Fifa World Cup 2026

New Zealand World Cup player finds social media stardom, another cancels wedding

Tim Payne becomes superstar after being identified as ‘least known’ World Cup-bound player, while Michael Woud will now play ‘bridesmaid’.

Fifa Women's World Cup

Hong Kong picked for Fifa Museum as it is ‘amazing starting point’ to Asia

Fifa Museum boss Marco Fazzone, who is here for the site’s grand opening, says the city is ‘full of energy’ and ‘you have everything here’.

A section of "The Rainbow" display of jerseys of footballing nations, one of the highlights of the Fifa Museum at Times Square in Causeway Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fifa World Cup 2026

Notorious Chinese ref shows ‘playful’ side as RedNote signs World Cup TV deal

Best known for his strict handling of unruly players, Ma Ning’s new social media account has drawn plenty of attention from football fans.

Ma Ning’s RedNote profile picture, which many users described as “playful” and “cute”. Photo: RedNote/MaNing
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa to be investigated over ticketing for 2026 World Cup by top US legal chiefs

Attorneys generals of New York and New Jersey say football body must answer allegations of ‘inflated prices’ and ‘misleading fans’.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran World Cup team

Claudia Sheinbaum said she was told by Fifa the US was reluctant to have the Iranian team spend time outside the matches on US territory.

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