The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is vying with Everton's Jordan Pickford and Newcastle's Nick Pope for the England gloves for the World Cup opener against Iran on Monday

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) board -- chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon -- on Friday approved a request by the SAT to borrow 1.4 billion baht from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) to fund the national broadcasting rights of the World Cup, a source has said.

There has been a hardening of the host nation’s attitudes before a tournament shadowed by corruption, suffering and death

Champagne, whiskey, vodka and even some sommelier-selected wines will be available for some fans at World Cup stadiums in Qatar

Fans have expressed outrage at the prices for the current strip and costs have risen faster than inflation - with 'stadium' shirts starting at just under £75, while the 'match' shirts similar to the ones the players wear cost £40 more

The Rawdat Al Jahhaniya accommodation is near the stadium where Wales play their first game in Qatar, against the US

Hip hop star Nicki Minaj has teamed up with Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma and Lebanese singer Myriam Fares for the latest addition to the official soundtrack of the World Cup in Qatar

The late decision on the sale of alcohol in World Cup stadiums shows that the host nation is running the show, not Fifa

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