6 days to go: England’s lionhearted captain
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 8 Jun 2018 | 11:15 pm(NZT)
Watch the Russia 2018 Official Song music video
Watch the music video for the Official Song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, 'Live It Up' by Nicky Jam, featuring Will Smith and Era Istrefi.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 8 Jun 2018 | 10:42 pm(NZT)
FIFA signs DIKING as Regional Supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ for Asia
FIFA announces that DIKING, leading brand in men’s business attire in China, has been added to their line-up of Asian Regional Supporters for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 8 Jun 2018 | 6:58 pm(NZT)
Capi revealed as the Official Mascot of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018
The Official Mascot for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018 was revealed on 7 June as a young capybara named Capi.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 8 Jun 2018 | 4:32 am(NZT)
A World Cup of firsts for the fight against discrimination and promotion of diversity
In recent years, FIFA has been implementing a series of concrete measures aimed at fighting all forms of discrimination and promoting diversity in football. An important milestone for the work carried out to date will be the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 8 Jun 2018 | 4:11 am(NZT)
2018 FIFA World Cup: More than 2.4 million tickets allocated, additional inventory on sale at FIFA.com/tickets
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 8 Jun 2018 | 3:13 am(NZT)
2018 FIFA World Cup: More than 2.4 million tickets allocated, additional inventory on sale at FIFA.com/tickets
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 8 Jun 2018 | 3:13 am(NZT)
Calculating Russia 2018’s toughest groups
With the final instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia being released, we take a look across which group is judged to be the toughest on paper.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 8 Jun 2018 | 2:57 am(NZT)
Moscow’s FIFA Fan Fest™ kicks off on 10 June
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 8 Jun 2018 | 12:55 am(NZT)
7 days to go: Record hat-trick for Hungary's Kiss
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 7 Jun 2018 | 7:55 pm(NZT)
One week to go: Infantino looks forward to World Cup
With exactly one week to go to Russia 2018, FIFA President Gianni Infantino sits down with FIFA.com to talk about his expectations for Russia as a Host Country, the journey so far and aspects of the competition that he looks forward to most personally as a fan.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 7 Jun 2018 | 3:44 am(NZT)
Berthold: Germany are not clear favourites
We speak with two-time FIFA World Cup finalist Thomas Berthold, who talks on the chances of Germany retaining the title they won four years ago and the challenges they will face in Russia.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 6 Jun 2018 | 11:52 pm(NZT)
Maracana memories as a new chapter awaits
In the last in our series on memorable World Cup images, FIFA.com looks back to the most recent match at the global showpiece: the Final of Brazil 2014.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 6 Jun 2018 | 11:21 pm(NZT)
Yoshida relishing Colombia rematch
FIFA.com speaks with experienced Japan defender Maya Yoshida about Samurai Blue's ambitions under their new coach, as well as casting aside the anguish of their heavy defeat four years ago against Russia 2018 opening opponents Colombia.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 6 Jun 2018 | 9:44 am(NZT)
IR Iran first team to arrive in Russia
Nine days ahead of the Opening Match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, IR Iran became the first team to arrive in Russia.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 5 Jun 2018 | 11:31 pm(NZT)
9 days to go: Irmatov’s World Cup record
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is drawing ever nearer – with just 9 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 5 Jun 2018 | 10:56 pm(NZT)
FIFA files criminal complaint against viagogo
As part of its efforts to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia, FIFA filed a criminal complaint on 4 June 2018 based on a breach of the law on unfair competition against viagogo AG with the public prosecutor’s office in Geneva.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 5 Jun 2018 | 8:52 pm(NZT)
FIFA files criminal complaint against viagogo
As part of its efforts to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia, FIFA filed a criminal complaint on 4 June 2018 based on a breach of the law on unfair competition against viagogo AG with the public prosecutor’s office in Geneva.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 5 Jun 2018 | 8:52 pm(NZT)
The squads in stats
Absences, appearances, omissions, bases, teenagers and veterans feature as FIFA.com highlights the numbers behind the 736 players bound for Russia.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 5 Jun 2018 | 11:30 am(NZT)
8 days to go: No8s' spectacular strikes
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is drawing ever nearer – with just 8 days to go! Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a closer look at a different statistic from the history of the tournament each day.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 5 Jun 2018 | 10:18 am(NZT)
World Cup players revealed, now make your predictions!
The squads have been announced. How will they impact your decisions in FIFA.com’s fascinating predictor games?
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 5 Jun 2018 | 1:09 am(NZT)
Hosts survive South American shootout drama
Every week until Russia 2018 begins, we are going to be looking back at some of the best games from Brazil 2014.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 4 Jun 2018 | 11:32 pm(NZT)
Monitoring system strengthens working conditions on Russia 2018 stadiums
The monitoring system put in place to review and strengthen working conditions in stadiums being renovated or built for the FIFA World Cup™ has proven a success since its inception over two and a half years ago.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 4 Jun 2018 | 8:39 pm(NZT)
Russia 2018 squads officially confirmed
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ just ten days away, the full squads for all 32 teams can finally be confirmed as anticipation for kick off cranks up another notch.
Source: FIFA.com - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ - News | 4 Jun 2018 | 6:11 am(NZT)
2026 FIFA World Cup: evaluation report published – bids submitted to FIFA Council
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 2 Jun 2018 | 5:28 am(NZT)
FIFA kicks off National Dispute Resolution Chamber global implementation programme in Africa
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 2 Jun 2018 | 2:43 am(NZT)
The Best FIFA Football Awards™ and the stars of the game to return to London in 2018
The Best FIFA Football Awards – a star-studded night celebrating football’s greatest – will return to London on 24 September 2018. Legends of the game from across the world will gather later this year in the iconic city for the third edition of the prestigious event.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 31 May 2018 | 3:33 am(NZT)
FIFA statement on the situation of the Saudi Arabian referee Fahad AL MIRDASI
FIFA provides an update on the current situation regarding Saudi referee Mr. Fahad AL MIRDASI.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 31 May 2018 | 2:30 am(NZT)
FIFA opens new Regional Development Office for Caribbean
As part of its commitment to drive global football development and further strengthen and enhance ties with confederations and member associations, FIFA has announced the official opening of a new Regional Development Office today in the Caribbean to help support football development activities across the region.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 30 May 2018 | 7:34 am(NZT)
FIFA launches complaints mechanism for human rights defenders and journalists
Today, FIFA launched a complaints mechanism for human rights defenders and media representatives who consider their rights to have been violated while performing work related to FIFA’s activities.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 29 May 2018 | 10:11 pm(NZT)
FIFA World Football Museum to host major exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Moscow
For the duration of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, the Hyundai Motorstudio on New Arbat Avenue in Moscow will host a major exhibition staged by the FIFA World Football Museum.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 25 May 2018 | 7:36 pm(NZT)
FIFA and Electronic Arts announce London as location for FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final 2018
While there are millions of EA SPORTS FIFA players out there, only one can be crowned the best on the planet. This year it will happen in London at the FIFA e World Cup Grand Final 2018.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 25 May 2018 | 3:04 am(NZT)
2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Official Song 'Live It Up' to be performed by all-star line-up
As part of another exciting collaboration between FIFA and Sony Music, Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi will perform “Live It Up”, the Official Song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ produced by DJ and songwriter Diplo.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 24 May 2018 | 12:46 am(NZT)
FIFA Appeal Committee partially confirms ban on Worawi Makudi
The FIFA Appeal Committee has taken the following decision on the appeal lodged by Worawi Makudi, the former President of the Football Association of Thailand.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 16 May 2018 | 8:53 pm(NZT)
Player stats tablets to be used at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™
Following approval by the IFAB for the use of small handheld technologies on the bench, FIFA is set to offer all the teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ a technical setup for match analysts and coaching team to interact.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 16 May 2018 | 3:34 am(NZT)
ettie™ revealed as Official Mascot for FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™
The Official Mascot for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ was revealed today as a young French poussin named ettie™.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 12 May 2018 | 12:03 pm(NZT)
Russian Football Union sanctioned for discriminatory chants by fans
The Russian Football Union has been sanctioned with a fine of CHF 30,000 for discriminatory chants by fans by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 9 May 2018 | 12:36 am(NZT)
FIFA holds meeting with confederations on FIFA Club World Cup and Nations League
Following the proposal put forward at the FIFA Council meeting in Bogota, FIFA today met with confederations to continue discussions and dialogue related to the revamped FIFA Club World Cup and the creation of a new Nations League.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 1 May 2018 | 5:04 am(NZT)
Thirteen video assistant referees appointed for 2018 FIFA World Cup™
The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 13 referees who will act solely as video assistant referees (VARs) during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 30 Apr 2018 | 9:21 pm(NZT)
FIFA strengthens digital footprint in China
This week, as part of its activities to expand its digital presence in China, FIFA is opening an official FIFA WeChat account and a microsite in Mandarin, FIFAofficial.cn, as well as launching a special online campaign, FIFA World Cup Wish.
Source: FIFA.com - Media - Media Releases | 24 Apr 2018 | 1:29 am(NZT)