FIFA

Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Will Bid to Host the 2026 World Cup Together

FIFA has encouraged multi-country bids for the 2026 tournament

By Julia Zorthian April 6, 2017

From 2026, the FIFA World Cup Will Have 48 Teams

Expected to benefit smaller, soccer-mad nations in Africa and Asia

By Kate Samuelson January 10, 2017

Alcohol Banned From Public Spaces During Qatar World Cup

"There will be no alcohol consumption on the streets, squares and public places and that is final"

By Dominique Rowe November 9, 2016

Abkhazia Wins Soccer Cup For Unrecognized States

Panjab and Northern Cyprus came in second and third places respectively

By Nash Jenkins June 7, 2016

The Soccer World Cup for Unrecognized States Has Begun

Featuring teams such as Kurdistan, Northern Cyprus and Somaliland

By Rishi Iyengar May 30, 2016

China Wants to Be a 'Soccer Superpower' by 2050

It isn't just about sport. The strategy also has broad economic and political implications

By Charlie Campbell / Hong Kong April 12, 2016

What to Know About the 'Panama Papers' Leak

The 11.5 million documents released this week implicate several world leaders and their families

By Rishi Iyengar April 4, 2016

Watch a Soccer Player's Stunning, Gravity-Defying Goal

Physics? What physics?

By Rishi Iyengar February 18, 2016

Lionel Messi Wins Ballon d'Or for 5th Time

Messi keeps making goals and breaking records

By Jeremy Woo / Sports Illusrated January 11, 2016

FIFA's Sepp Blatter Hospitalized for Stress

"He is fully preparing himself to go ahead with his fight against his 90-day suspension," a spokesperson said

By Nolan Feeney November 11, 2015

President Obama Tells the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team What 'Playing Like a Girl' Really Means

"Taking yourself and your country to the top of the world. That's what American women do. That's what American girls do"

By Megan McCluskey October 27, 2015

FIFA Took Bribes for 2006 World Cup, Report Says

The graft-plagued organization says it will review claims in Der Spiegel magazine

By Denver Nicks October 16, 2015

Don't Delay Elections, FIFA Leadership Candidate Says

It would exacerbate the organization's 'deepening' crisis, he says

By Rishi Iyengar October 14, 2015

FIFA's Sepp Blatter Suspended as Swiss Probe Intensifies

UEFA president Michel Platini, and secretary general Jerome Valcke also suspended

By Tessa Berenson October 8, 2015

Michel Platini Questioned in FIFA Corruption Probe

Swiss authorities say Platini is being investigated "in between as a witness and an accused person"

By Joanna Plucinska September 30, 2015

Switzerland to Extradite South American Soccer Official Rafael Esquivel to the U.S.

The Venezuelan is part of an ongoing investigation into corruption at the top echelons of world soccer

By Joanna Plucinska September 23, 2015

Prince Ali of Jordan Will Run for FIFA President Again

The 39-year-old lost the previous election to Sepp Blatter, who resigned in early June

By Rishi Iyengar September 10, 2015

'I Am Clean,' Says FIFA Boss

His organization faces a massive graft probe

By Rishi Iyengar August 25, 2015

Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Walk Out of a CNN Interview

"I don't care about FIFA"

By Helen Regan August 3, 2015

South Korean Billionaire Aims for FIFA's Presidency

"We cannot leave FIFA in this kind of disgrace," Chung Mong-joon says

By Joanna Plucinska July 30, 2015

Putin Says Sepp Blatter Deserves Nobel Prize

The Russian president does not believe Sepp Blatter is involved in corruption

By Sarah Begley July 27, 2015

Watch John Oliver's Takedown of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

Oliver believes that they have done "way more harm than good"

By Melissa Locker July 27, 2015

Paraguay Asked to Extradite South American Soccer Official

Nicolás Leoz was indicted on charges of racketeering, money laundering and bribery

By Helen Regan July 24, 2015

How to Solve the Gender Wage Gap in International Soccer

The usual go-to explanation of the huge disparities—supply and demand—seems to fall a little short

July 22, 2015

FIFA's Former VP Pays Most of His $10 Million Police Bond in Luxury Goods

Diamonds are clearly a former FIFA official's best friend

By Joanna Plucinska July 21, 2015

France's Michel Platini Hot Favorite for New FIFA President

Four of six world soccer confederations would reportedly support the current UEFA chief's candidacy

By Rishi Iyengar July 20, 2015

Prankster Showers FIFA Head With Fistful of Cash

"Where is my security?"

By Dan Kedmey July 20, 2015

Reform to Top Agenda at FIFA Executive-Committee Meeting

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is hoping to avoid the appointment of an external party to oversee change

By Joanna Plucinska July 19, 2015

World Cup Final Was the Most Watched Soccer Game in U.S. History

Add that to your trophy case, Carli Lloyd

By Ben Geier/Fortune July 7, 2015

Women's Soccer Team Could Get Ticker-Tape Parade

The Manhattan borough president called on Mayor de Blasio to use the "opportunity for New York to recognize that heroes and role models come in all genders"

By Sarah Begley July 6, 2015

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Reunite for FIFA Movie

Houses of Deceit tells the story of disgraced FIFA executive Chuck Blazer

By Nina Terrero / Entertainment Weekly June 26, 2015

Humiliating Soccer Defeat For India

"We are disappointed," India's coach said

By Rishi Iyengar June 16, 2015

Watch Ex-FIFA Exec Jack Warner's Video Reply to John Oliver

Complete with dramatic music

By Rishi Iyengar June 12, 2015

Why the FIFA Scandal Could Mean a Major Cash Boost

Reopening bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups could lead to a more U.S.-friendly locale

By Scott Roxborough, Georg Szalai / The Hollywood Reporter June 10, 2015

FIFA Puts 2026 World Cup Bidding Process On Hold

FIFA had planned to outline a schedule for the bidding process this week

By Katy Osborn June 10, 2015

FIFA Fugitive Turns Himself In

Alejandro Burzaco says he will provide information on the corruption scandal engulfing soccer's apex body

By Rishi Iyengar June 10, 2015

How the FIFA Scandal Trumped the Women's World Cup

Will the action be a distraction from scandal?

By Sean Gregory June 6, 2015

These Are the 5 Facts That Explain the FIFA Scandal

Explaining the downfall of one of sport's most powerful bureaucrats—and what's next for global soccer

By Ian Bremmer June 4, 2015

Ex-FIFA Exec Says He's Ready to Sing

Former FIFA vice president to reveal financial transactions as the FBI investigates Sepp Blatter

By Geoffrey Smith / Fortune June 4, 2015

African Soccer Officials Slam 'Imperialist' FIFA Probe

The corruption scandal has struck a nerve among African officials wary of Western dominance in sport and politics

By Simon Shuster June 3, 2015

How FIFA's Sepp Blatter May Have Outmaneuvered Everyone

Read his "resignation" letter carefully. It isn't what you think

June 3, 2015

World Cups Under Scrutiny After FIFA Chief Resigns

Proof of corrupt voting process could lead to a second competition to host the World Cups

By Vivienne Walt June 3, 2015

FIFA's Sepp Blatter Probed for Corruption, Reports Say

The 79-year-old resigned from his position on Tuesday, but will continue his duties until a successor is found

By Rishi Iyengar June 2, 2015

FIFA President to Step Down

Why the reviled FIFA leader is stepping down

By Sean Gregory June 2, 2015

Here's John Oliver's Perfect Response to FIFA President Sepp Blatter's Resignation

He'll drink to his downfall

By Eliana Dockterman June 2, 2015

Megan Rapinoe Wins FIFA Women's Player of the Year, Calls for Players Around the World to Fight Inequality

FIFA Pushes for Women to Attend Iran's Soccer Games

Female Sports Reporters Are Blowing the Whistle on Sexist Behavior at the World Cup

The Alternative World Cup You Might Have Missed This Summer