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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.
Forward Wang Yudong (left), who plays for Zhejiang FC, is the 19-year-old poster boy of a talented and likeable emerging generation. Photo: Imaginechina
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

China’s emerging football generation rising to the occasion gives fans hope

Young players, who reached AFC U23 Asian Cup final, are playing pivotal roles in their club teams’ strong positions in the domestic standings.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Don’t mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Iran football team for World Cup

Fifa World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi tipped for Hong Kong return, Argentine gearing up for World Cup

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa officials head to China to discuss bargain broadcasting deal for World Cup

Football’s global governing body is reportedly offering to slash the price and talks will also cover a package for 2026 and 2030 editions.

Both sides were said to be optimistic about reaching a deal and an announcement could be made in the second half of May. Photo :AFP
Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup ticket prices dropping on resale market as Fifa triples ‘best’ price for final

News comes ⁠not long after its president, Gianni Infantino, defends the high costs ⁠and attributes them to the demand in the US market.

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong football poised for Asean Cup windfall, China and India set to compete

City team could bank US$300,000 from winning second tier of inaugural tournament, Fifa invites China and India to play in first division.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran FA chief wants Fifa guarantee country’s special forces will not be insulted

Mehdi Taj, who turned back from Canadian border over ‘disrespectful treatment’, says the assurance is needed for the team to take part.

Iran are marked absent as Fifa secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom (fourth from front left) conducts the roll call during the Fifa Congress in Vancouver last week. Photo: AP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong set for Fifa Asean Cup Cambodia and Brunei battles

City team will reportedly vie for promotion as hosts in first edition of new competition, six sides to fight for Division 1 berth.

Fifa World Cup 2026

China fans: why pay to watch a World Cup we’re not in, can get for free online?

Chinese fans back state broadcaster in battle with Fifa over TV rights, with poor kick-off times and bad national team hurting interest.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India’s low offer, no China decision

Lack of deal from the two nations, which accounted for almost 25 per cent of TV, digital streaming reach for 2022 tournament, is unusual.

The Fifa World Cup Trophy on display during the Fifa Congress in Vancouver, Canada, last week. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

Dutch league avoids chaos as court dismisses lawsuit over Indonesia passport

NAC Breda had contested 6-0 defeat to Go Ahead Eagles, whose defender Dean James was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Mika Godts (right) scores Ajax’s second goal in their 2-0 win last month over NAC Breda, who sit second from bottom of the Eredivisie. Photo: AFP
My Take

My Take | World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa

Supporters in Hong Kong may be rubbing their hands at the prospect of seeing their favourite teams at Kai Tak Stadium, but those travelling to the global showpiece risk paying a much higher price.

Indonesia

The Indonesian passport row that could throw Dutch football into total chaos

Court case involving defender Dean James, who was part of Indonesia’s World Cup qualifying campaign, could lead to 133 matches being replayed.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in USA

Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled at the 76th Fifa Congress. Photo: AFP
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong to host Fifa Asean Cup tournament, but local bosses silent on new deal

Division 2 of inaugural tournament that throws city’s team into new competition destined for city this year.

Hong Kong supporters could get to watch their team in Asean Cup action on home turf. Photo: Sam Tsang
Afghanistan

Fifa says Afghan women’s team can play in tournaments without Taliban approval

Fifa Council agrees to amend federation’s rules at meeting in Vancouver, opens door to potential LA Olympics qualifying campaign.

Fifa World Cup

Iran, expanded World Cup under spotlight as Vancouver hosts Fifa congress

Concerns over greater costs, Iran’s participation the main issues less than two months before first 48-team edition of tournament.

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Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: toxic tomes, a trip to Fifa World Cup host Mexico City and ‘Carmen’ in Kowloon

Our latest issue urges readers of Victorian-era books to beware, offers tips for football fans heading to Mexico and takes a look at the beloved opera ‘Carmen’ – with a Hong Kong twist.

This week, PostMag takes on an emerald brilliance with a cover designed to look like a “poison book” and stories destined to get under your skin. Illustration by Naomi Chan. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup

4 tickets to World Cup final listed on Fifa’s resale site for US$2 million each

The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck.

Fifa World Cup

US says Iran welcome at World Cup, distances itself from envoy’s Italy proposal

Secretary of State denies that Washington had asked Iranian team not to come, but warns that some members of delegation may not be welcome.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup

Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead ⁠of Qatar.

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From left, Italy’s Gianluca Mancini, Pio Esposito, Marco Palestra, Leonardo Spinazzola and Federico Gatti after losing out to Bosnia Herzegovina in the final World Cup qualifier last month. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says

The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.

US President Donald Trump greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025. Photo: AP
AFC Champions League

Referee Ma Ning remains in Jeddah after AFC Champions League Elite controversy

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad were enraged by two decisions – post-match tensions boiled over, with fans throwing objects and a player sent off.

Mexico

World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting

Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.

Hong Kong Football Festival

Football Festival boss eyes Sevens-style boom, dismisses threat from rivals

TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.

Rachael Carroll speaking at the launch of the 2025 Hong Kong Football Festival. Photo: TEG
Fifa World Cup 2026

American train bosses planning to fleece World Cup fans going to New York matches

Reports suggest New Jersey Transit could charge supporters US$100 to get to MetLife Stadium, up from usual cost of US$12.90.

The cost of getting to MetLife Stadium could become eye-wateringly high for World Cup fans this summer. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran awaiting Fifa response on venue switch before making decision on World Cup

Country’s football body has been pushing to move team’s group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing ongoing war in region.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Japan remain Asia’s best World Cup hope as fellow qualifiers get mixed results

Hajime Moriyasu’s men look most likely to make impact among continent’s nine teams heading to North America after noteworthy wins in Europe.

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