Qatar to host World Cup in December 2022
A FIFA task force has concluded that late November to late December is the best time for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup
Qatar official to meet London cybersecurity experts
A senior Qatari official is to meet with experts in London next week to plan a cybersecurity strategy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, returning a visit from a UK minister
Luis Figo strikes to break up FIFA’s power
Would-be FIFA president Luis Figo today launched his manifesto to share FIFA’s wealth, relinquish presidential control and make the World Cup bigger outside Europe
Qatar 2022 stadium build reaches ground level
Construction on Al Wakrah has reached an important milestone with concrete being laid above ground
FIFA proposes launching Women’s Club World Cup in 2017
FIFA’s Executive Committee is set to decide in March on a new proposal to launch the Women’s Club World Cup in 2017
FIFA Election: how Blatter’s challengers compare
On the day of the deadline for candidates to the FIFA presidential election, HOST CITY gives a snapshot of the strengths and challenges faced by the possible contenders
Qatar 2022: We can host World Cup any time of year
The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee insists it is able to host the tournament at any time of year and the dates will be finalised on 24th Feb, despite AFC chief asserting a winter tournament
Luis Figo runs for presidency of “deteriorating” FIFA
Portuguese footballing legend Luis Figo becomes fifth challenger to Sepp Blatter’s presidency
Brazil 2014 World Cup hailed as sustainability benchmark
The 2014 FIFA World Cup has been hailed as a game changer for sustainability as FIFA invests in more infrastructure around Brazil
Glasgow 2014 tops UK ranking; unlucky FIFA 13th
Glasgow 2014 created the biggest “buzz” of any sport event for the UK public according to the YouGov SportIndex Annual Report, while the FIFA World Cup did not make the top ten