The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Iran decides to boycott World Cup draw, citing visa restrictions for soccer federation officials

Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Iran to boycott World Cup draw in protest over US visa numbers

The delegation will boycott the draw ceremony in Washington next week over what it described as ‘unsportsmanlike actions’ by US officials

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo gets called back from the Naughty Step in the nick of time

In today’s Football Daily: Cristiano Ronaldo can start at the Big Show after all

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

2026 World Cup draw procedures confirmed - with England avoiding familiar foes until the final

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday, 5 December, and the Three Lions could have a favourable route to the final as one of the highest-ranked sides

FourFourTwo · Nov 26, 2025

The Unprecedented Rule Change FIFA Have Implemented for 2026 World Cup Draw

The rule changes have significant impact on USMNT, Mexico and Canada.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 26, 2025

New Old Trafford due on FA’s stadiums list for 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Football Association is planning to include a redeveloped Old Trafford in the UK’s bid book of stadiums to host matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a World Cup ban and no one is surprised

OPINION: There is no real precedent for Fifa’s decision to suspend the final two games of Ronaldo’s three-game ban but the World Cup was never going to begin without its biggest star, writes Jamie Braidwood

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo avoids World Cup ban after FIFA decision

The Portugal star was sent off against Republic of Ireland earlier this month

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

Explained: How many tickets qualified nations could get for World Cup 2026

FIFA's approach to ticket sales for qualified nations at next year's World Cup could prove controversial

FourFourTwo · Nov 26, 2025