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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.
Official sponsors pay billions for exclusivity, meaning host nations must establish “clean zones” around stadiums where unauthorised advertising and street trading are prohibited. Photo: Reuters
Law

Legal Tales | Everything you never wanted to know about hosting the World Cup

Why lawyers have to keep their eye on the ball when nations become eager to host the next Fifa World Cup.

Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | How the World Cup has given tourists a new perspective on American food culture

Fifa World Cup 2026

Infantino reported to IOC over Trump ties after reversal of Balogun red card

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: England are ‘hungry, ready to go’ in semi-final against Argentina

Head coach Thomas Tuchel says finals are ‘draining and nerve-racking’ but make him ‘feel alive’ before highly-anticipated clash in Atlanta.

Thomas Tuchel addressing the media at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

6 million sign petition to kick Argentina out of World Cup, citing favouritism

Organisers of argentinaout.com claim Fifa and match officials have favoured the defending champions and their captain, Lionel Messi.

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All eyes on Mbappe, Yamal as Spain, France meet in ‘final before the final’

France, Fifa’s No 1 team, face No 3-ranked team in first semi-final, but Spain may have upper hand, having won their past two meetings.

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Malaysia

Mark Wahlberg savours Penang’s charm as Malaysians floored by star’s humility

The actor’s Penang visit for ‘The Big Fix’ filming also showcased Malaysia’s appeal for global productions.

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Actor Mark Wahlberg at a local food stall in Penang, Malaysia. Photo: Threads/qistinaazmii
Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s very own font would be a genuine world first

Readers discuss a craft-intensive investment that says Hong Kong believes in its future, the city’s focus on university rankings, and a World Cup red card scandal.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup semis: 4 previous champions, a bitter rivalry, race for Golden Boot

Top four in Fifa rankings meet over two blockbuster matches, with Mbappé v Yamal and Messi v Kane just two of many intriguing storylines.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa president Gianni Infantino to look into expanding World Cup to 64-team format

This year’s edition is the first 48-nation tournament, a decision that was heavily criticised but has not ‌provoked much debate recently.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino in the stands before the Norway v England match at the World Cup. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Argentina beat Switzerland to book blockbuster England date

Defending champions given run for money before extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez break 10-man Swiss resistance.

Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates celebrate their World Cup quarter-final victory over Switzerland. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: England ‘get lucky’ as Bellingham sinks Norway but Tuchel unhappy

German boss says team ‘made life difficult for themselves’ after come-from-behind victory sets up semi-final against Argentina.

United States

My Take | If anyone deserves a red card it’s Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino

If this World Cup is to be remembered as the best ever, it will be in spite of their efforts, not because of them.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Luis de la Fuente ‘convinced’ Spain can topple Kylian Mbappe and France

Dallas encounter is repeat of 2024 European Championship and 2025 Nations League semi-finals, both won by Spain.

Mikel Merino (middle) places home his winning goal for Spain past replacement Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Norway on edge before historic quarter-final against England

Few expected the team to make it this far in the tournament, and the result is a nation united in euphoria around its team of Vikings.

Norwegian supporters celebrate their round-of-16 win over Brazil at Karl Johans gate in Oslo on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Spain star Lamine Yamal warns France to be afraid for semi-final

European powerhouses set for Dallas meeting after Mikel Merino strikes late to seal Spain victory over Belgium.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Erling Haaland begins Norway v England psychological warfare

Striker adamant pressure all on Three Lions for Miami quarter-final clash, says it is ‘super special’ to face country of birth.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Belgium’s reason to believe against Spain in Los Angeles

After thumping USA victory ignited campaign, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois confident team can create ‘huge upset’ against European champions.

Thibaut Courtois, here in jubilant mood during Belgium’s trouncing of the USA, believes his team can spring a ‘huge upset’ against Spain. Photo: Xinhua
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Kylian Mbappe fires France past Morocco

Africa must wait at least another four years to crown first world champion, Belgium or Spain stand in way of France and third straight final.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Has Argentina’s chances of winning World Cup improved? Supercomputer says no

Holders are considered fourth-most-likely team among the quarter-finalists to win the tournament, though their betting odds remain unchanged.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Messi, Morocco and same old story as Europe dominates World Cup quarter-finals

The rest of the world has seen its share of spots shoot up, but this tournament could still end up with all-European semi-finals.

Moroccan and French flags, and jerseys with the names of Lionel Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamal, outside a sports shop in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Teary Argentina, Messi face World Cup’s last Cinderella team in quarter-finals

Switzerland have not qualified for the last eight since 1954, when they were hosts, and have never advanced to the semi-finals.

Ruben Vargas (right) celebrates with his Swiss teammates after scoring the winning penalty in the shootout win over Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: France and Morocco pause friendship for Boston quarter-final

Two excellent teams set for intriguing rematch of 2022 semi-final, nations share deep-rooted ties and fans planning ‘big party’.

Fifa World Cup 2026

France face Morocco in 2022 World Cup semis rematch as quarter-finals kick off

Match between tournament’s form team and African champions the pick of final-eight line-up, with race for Golden Boot an intriguing subplot.

IOC

IOC eases path towards Russia return at LA Games, but World Athletics ban remains

IOC president says athletes should not be punished for “actions of their governments”, but decision isn’t binding on governing bodies.

The International Olympic Committee’s decision is not binding on other sporting governing bodies. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

Argentina ‘not feeling pressure’ of being World Cup co-favourites, Messi to start

Defending champions face Mohamed Salah-led Egypt on Tuesday for a place in quarter-finals as Messi looks to reclaim lead in Golden Boot race.

Argentine coach Lionel Scaloni (left) says Lionel Messi (right) will start against Egypt despite playing the full 90 minutes plus extra time against Cabo Verde in the previous round. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Mbappe fires back at Paraguayan senator’s racist attack after France’s win

French federation to take legal action against Paraguayan senator who called the France captain a ‘colonised Cameroonian’ and a ‘brute’.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: USA boss Pochettino considering future after calamitous 2 days

Argentinian to ‘rest a bit and think’ before deciding whether to stay after side’s embarrassing defeat by Belgium.

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