Asia's top guns ready to fire
Eight Asian teams remain in contention for four remaining berths to Round Four of Brazil 2014 qualifying and some veteran goalscorers are aiming to rise to the occasion.
View ArticleAsian hopefuls face moment of truth
Asia's concluding Round Three matchday sees eight nations hunting four remaining berths with continental elite Korea Republic still not safe as outsiders such as Lebanon, Thailand and Oman seek...
View ArticleTen left standing as Saudis, Bahrain fall
Qatar snatched a draw in Iran and a place in the final phase of Asian Zone qualifying at the expense of Bahrain, while Oman went through thanks to Saudi Arabia’s collapse in Australia and Korea...
View ArticleFIFA Executive Committee agrees major governance reforms & Ethics structure
The FIFA Executive Committee convened at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 29 and 30 March for its first meeting of the year and agreed to major reforms of its governance, in particular relating to ethics,...
View ArticleDevelopment in Africa, qualifiers for Thailand
In our monthly round-up of the latest developments in futsal, FIFA.com looks over qualifying action for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 and development work taking place in Africa.
View ArticleAFC's finest chasing Thailand 2012 places
Four tickets to the FIFA Futsal World Cup will be up for grabs when Asia's 16 best sides meet in the 2012 AFC Futsal Championship this week. FIFA.com previews the tournament.
View ArticleThe Week in Quotes
FIFA.com looks back across the week in quotes, with Gregory van der Wiel on playing with Arjen Robben, Kobe Bryant reminisces about the gold of age of Serie A, while Nedum Onuoha is wowed by Indonesian...
View ArticleExecutive Committee strongly backs further governance reforms and strengthens...
Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee held its first meeting of the year at the Home of FIFA in Zurich over the last two days.
View ArticleFIFA to implement first Goal project in Indonesia
The FIFA Development Committee have outlined 27 new Goal projects to be implemented around the world, including the first to be planned for Indonesia, as well as 16 Performance schemes outlined to take...
View ArticleBrazilian masterminds Indonesia rise
Despite being the first Asian side to participate at a FIFA World Cup™, Indonesia find themselves struggling against the other heavyweights on the continent. We meet the man who is turning the side's...
View ArticleWomen’s football on the rise in Indonesia
In this Video of the Week we focus on Indonesia, where women’s football is becoming increasingly popular.
View ArticleAsian aspirants eye world stage
Sixteen Asian nations will enter this week’s continental championship in Myanmar with a common goal - collecting one of four berths on offer to New Zealand 2015.
View ArticleGiants stumble as Qatar, Myanmar make history
FIFA.com reviews Asian qualifying for New Zealand 2015 with shocks aplenty led by Qatar and Myanmar securing passage to the world stage.
View ArticleIndonesian clubs sanctioned for publishing TMS data on social media
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to sanction three Indonesian clubs for breaching their obligation to keep data contained within the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) strictly confidential.
View ArticleHopefuls shine through to Asian finals
Asia's long road to the next Men's Olympic Football Tournament began last Thursday as 16 teams earned their spots at next January's 2016 AFC U-23 Championship, which also serves as the qualifier for...
View ArticleAsian draw throws up derbies and drama
Neighbouring nations will face-off in Asian qualifiers for Russia 2018 and the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 as eight groups of five teams were decided in Malaysia today.
View ArticleVaried reactions across Asia after Russia 2018 draw
FIFA.com looks at the reaction to Tuesday’s FIFA World Cup qualifying draw in Asia, with coaches from across the continent providing their views on the looming campaign.
View ArticleIndonesia disqualified from 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and AFC Asian Cup 2019...
Indonesia will not compete in 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifiers or AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifiers following a decision taken at the extraordinary meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee on 30 May 2015.
View ArticleGiants cruise as Jordan, China PR bounce back
Regional favourites underlined their dominance, while Jordan and China PR bounced back on Matchday 4 of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying in Asia. FIFA.com reviews all the action across the...
View ArticleStatement of the joint FIFA/AFC delegation to Indonesia
The joint FIFA and AFC delegation held a meeting with HE Joko Widodo, President of Republic of Indonesia in order to find a solution for Indonesian football following the suspension of PSSI by the FIFA...
View ArticleTaylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb
Bahrain have been one step away from reaching the last two FIFA World Cups™ but while their coach Peter Taylor tells FIFA.com the chances of reaching Brazil 2014 are slim, the Englishman says the Gulf...
View ArticleJapan handed awkward assignment
Asian champions Japan may not have it all their own way on the road to Brazil after they were pitted against fellow South African 2010 qualifiers Korea DPR, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in Group C....
View ArticleAsian underdogs sharpen form
Indonesia and Jordan boosted their confidence ahead of their forthcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers with fine results, while Thailand and Singapore played out a goalless draw.
View ArticleTest two for Asian hopefuls
With Australia in Saudi Arabia, Japan visiting Uzbekistan and Iran making the trip to Qatar, FIFA.com previews Matchday 2 in the third round of Asian Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014.
View ArticleFavourites shocked across Asia
It was a night of shocks and surprises in Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup as China lost out and Japan, Korea Republic and Iran were all held to draws.
View ArticleAsian favourites seek dominance
The halfway mark of Asia’s third qualifying round for Brazil 2014 features a number of potentially decisive match-ups with Iran against Bahrain, and China's match-up with Iraq, amongst the highlights.
View ArticleAsian heavyweights nearly there
Asia’s top sides ran riot today in qualifying for Brazil 2014, with Japan going goal crazy against the Tajiks while Australia and Iran also had comfortable evenings.
View ArticleFIFA awards further TV rights for 2015-2022
The FIFA Executive Committee has decided on sales and distribution of FIFA media rights between 2015 and 2022 in Australia, Canada and the Caribbean, and awarded the sales representation for selected...
View ArticleQuartet well placed, five stare at abyss
FIFA.com previews Friday’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Asia where four nations can sew up their passage to the next stage, including what would be a historic moment for Jordan.
View ArticleThree through, five out in Asia
FIFA.com reviews a matchday on which Japan, Uzbekistan and Jordan sealed berths in the fourth round and the hopes of Indonesia, Korea DPR, Singapore, Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates were ended.
View ArticleFour spots left in Asia
The window of opportunity to reach the next stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification continues to get smaller in Asia, with only four berths remaining after Australia, Iran and Iraq all...
View ArticleMalaysia maintain regional supremacy
Malaysia’s U-23 side have retained the SEA Games title in dramatic fashion, edging hosts Indonesia 4-3 on penalties after an evenly-matched final. FIFA.com reviews the tournament.
View ArticleSafee Sali, Malaysia's goalscoring hero
Having already helped his nation to unprecedented success, prolific Malaysia striker Safee Sali is now intent on breaking new ground for both club and country.
View ArticleBepe: I want to win a title with Indonesia
Indonesia icon Bambang Pamungkas, otherwise known as Bepe, speaks to FIFA.com about his boyhood idols, overseas experiences, life at Persija Jakarta, desire to win something with his country and love...
View ArticleIndonesian who inspired '50s meridian
On the 25th anniversary of Ramang’s passing, FIFA.com recalls the marvellous career of the Indonesian goal machine renowned for nutmegs and overhead-kicks.
View ArticleThai events educate and excite
Three events were staged in Nakhon Ratchasima in the last week of September aimed at advancing futsal coaching techniques, spreading the sport's popularity and allowing children to have fun.
View ArticleHomeless event makes strides in Mexico
FIFA.com reviews the recent 2012 Homeless World Cup, which featured 56 men's and women's teams competing in Mexico City to help improve people's lives through football.
View ArticleWhat is international football’s biggest rivalry?
FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.
View ArticleSouth-east Asia's finest take centre stage
FIFA.com previews the AFF Suzuki Cup which commences this weekend with the biannual south-east Asian tournament typically promising large fervent crowds and high tempo football.
View ArticleSingapore in fourth heaven
The AFF Suzuki Cup saw Singapore coach Raddy Avramovic end a successful decade-long tenure on a high as the Lions claimed a record fourth crown, while Thailand’s Teerasil Dangda again shone and...
View ArticleJourney to Asian glory opens with key match-ups
The long road to qualification for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia commences on Wednesday with a massive matchday featuring ten matches and four former continental kings. FIFA.com previews all the...
View ArticleAsian favourites open brightly
The journey towards AFC Asian Cup qualification began with continental giants Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia opening in bright fashion while ten-man Hong Kong managed to collect a point on the road...
View ArticleWest Asian duo maintain perfect run
FIFA.com reviews all the action from Friday’s abbreviated AFC Asian Cup matchday with Bahrain and United Arab Emirates the big winners, as 2011 semi-finalists Uzbekistan were undone on the road.
View ArticleIndonesian Messi aims high
FIFA.com speaks with one of the bright starlets of Indonesian football, Andik Vermansyah, who talks about his career ambitions, making an unlikely journey to a J.League club and being likened to the...
View ArticleThai talents rock the region
FIFA.com reviews the Men's Football Tournament of the 2013 SEA Games, which saw a host of young players emerge and Thailand crowed champions.
View ArticleRiedl: Indonesia have unearthed talent
Returning for his second spell at the helm of the Indonesian national team, Austrian coach Alfred Riedl tells FIFA.com that he believes the Asian side have a positive future ahead of them.
View ArticleDrama as Iraq, China earn passage
FIFA.com wraps up a dramatic final day of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup as Iraq and China PR sealed progression in vastly contrasting fashion, while Lebanese hopes were dashed by the slimmest of...
View ArticleFamiliar finalists set up AFC Cup showdown
Kuwait’s Qadsia SC and Iraq’s Arbil are though to the AFC Cup final after vastly contrasting semi-final wins.
View ArticleWorld Cup draw looms large in Asia
Asia's band of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia hopefuls will fix their gaze towards Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday when the draw for qualification to the global finals and 2019 AFC Asian Cup will take place.
View ArticleIndonesia delegation meets FIFA President in Zurich
FIFA President Gianni Infantino met a delegation from Indonesia that included Erick Thohir, chairman of the Indonesian Olympic Committee, and Agum Gumelar, chairman of the Indonesian Football...
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