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Barcelona pushes Camp Nou for 2030 World Cup final as Casablanca and Madrid compete

The race for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final is gaining momentum, with Barcelona increasingly positioning the renovated Camp Nou as a potential venue for the tournament's showpiece match. The Spanish city joins Madrid and Casablanca in a growing debate over where the final could be staged. While FIFA......

Tickets sell out in 90 minutes for Messi’s farewell match with Argentina

Tickets for Lionel Messi’s expected farewell appearance with the Argentina national team sold out in around 90 minutes, highlighting the enormous demand surrounding the captain’s final planned home appearance in the national team shirt. The match against Benin is scheduled for October 6,......

Morocco rises to fifth in the FIFA world ranking after Brazil draw

Morocco has moved up to fifth place in the latest FIFA men's world ranking, overtaking Brazil after the five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia. The change places the Atlas Lions among the top five national teams in the world. Morocco's ranking points remain at 1,803.99,......

Top European leagues call for urgent reforms to FIFA governance

The Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga, Italy's Serie A and Spain's LaLiga have called for significant reforms to the governance of FIFA, arguing that major decisions affecting football should involve a broader range of stakeholders. In a joint statement released on September 25, the four......

Morocco retains sixth place in FIFA men's futsal world ranking

Morocco has maintained its position among the world's leading men's futsal teams, remaining sixth in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Friday, September 25, 2026. The result confirms the Moroccan national team's strong standing on both the continental and international stages. The......

Morocco’s 2030 World Cup final bid draws support from Mauritanian football voices

Morocco’s ambition to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final is attracting support beyond its borders, with several Mauritanian media and football figures viewing the prospect as an opportunity for the continent to stage the tournament’s decisive match once again. The North African country is......

FIFA: Gianni Infantino launches consultation on governance reform

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has opened a new discussion on the organisation’s governance, proposing a structured consultation involving the 211 member associations, the confederations and other relevant stakeholders. In a letter addressed to FIFA Council members and the presidents of the member......

2030 World Cup final: Morocco mobilizes behind Benslimane and Hassan II Stadium

Morocco is intensifying its push to host the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) president Fouzi Lekjaa calling for broad national support for the country’s bid to stage the tournament’s decisive match at the planned Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane. Speaking......

Luis de la Fuente extends Spain contract through 2032

The Spanish Football Federation has extended Luis de la Fuente’s contract as head coach of the national team until 2032, rewarding the manager for a highly successful period that has seen Spain return to the top of international football. The 65-year-old coach will remain in charge through the......