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FIFA will issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s World Cup. Football’s law-makers have approved a new rule mandating red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, as authorities move to clamp down on abusive...

Nigeria’s football body challenges FIFA ruling rejecting its petition over DR Congo player eligibility in 2026 World Cup playoff. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commenced the process of appealing a decision by FIFA rejecting its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over player eligibility in a...

FIFA fines Nigeria and DR Congo over fan misconduct, while Nigeria’s protest over alleged ineligible Congolese players remains unresolved. FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following crowd-related incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff in November, with both football federations fined for breaches...

The moment of truth for Qatar’s ability to organise the FIFA World Cup after years of failed overtures and criticism over labour rights and strict laws has come. Predicaments began mounting as early as December 2010 when it was announced that Qatar would host the finals amid a storm of...