Keywords: FIFA


Rabat hospitality summit underscores Morocco’s tourism expansion drive

Rabat will host the sixth Hospitality Innovation Summit organized by GBB on June 10 and 11, bringing together leading figures from the regional and international hospitality industry as Morocco accelerates preparations for major global events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The invitation-only gathering......

Zee Entertainment secures 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights in India

India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as 38 additional FIFA tournaments through 2034, marking a major development in the country’s sports media landscape. The agreement ensures that Indian audiences......

South Africa's World Cup preparations delayed by visa issues

South Africa's national football team has experienced an unexpected setback in its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after visa-related issues delayed its scheduled departure for North America. The team, widely known as the Bafana Bafana, was expected to leave Johannesburg for Mexico, where......

Marrakech luxury property prices rise as foreign demand accelerates

Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors,......

Rabat summit targets Morocco’s expanding real estate investment market

Rabat will host the GBB Investment Summit on June 9, bringing together regional and international investors to examine Morocco’s rapidly expanding investment environment, with particular attention on the real estate and hospitality sectors. The invitation-only event will take place at the Four......

World Cup: nearly 2,300 fake official Jerseys seized by customs authorities

As anticipation builds for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, customs authorities in France have intercepted a large shipment of counterfeit football jerseys, highlighting the growing scale of illicit sports merchandise trafficking ahead of major international tournaments. French customs officers seized approximately......

Brazil fears Neymar absence ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener

Concern is growing in Brazil after national team star Neymar suffered a muscle injury that could prevent him from playing in the opening stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Medical staff from the Brazilian national team confirmed that the 34-year-old forward sustained a second-degree calf muscle injury......

FIFA allows Iran to establish World Cup base camp in Mexico

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has approved Iran’s request to relocate its official base camp for the upcoming 2026 World Cup to Mexico, amid changing geopolitical and logistical circumstances. Iran had initially planned to base its team in Tucson, in the United States,......

FIFA broadcast rights talks continue in India ahead of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA officials responsible for media rights are visiting India as negotiations continue over broadcasting agreements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament approaching, discussions between FIFA and Indian media companies remain unresolved due to disagreements about pricing and commercial conditions. India......