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July 31, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

All European countries set to boycott World Cup after FIFA president’s decision

All 55 member nations of European Football Association (UEFA) have unanimously decided to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, if the controversial plan proposed by the International...

July 22, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

FIFA to investigate ‘disrespectful’ Argentina

FIFA has opened an investigation into the disrespectful behaviour of Argentina players following their 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Argentine players Nahuel Molina,...

June 14, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

The matches between Brazil and Morocco and Qatar and Switzerland ended in draws.

The Group B match between the powerful Switzerland, ranked 19th in the FIFA rankings, and the 56th-ranked Qatar, ended in a draw, surprising the entire football world. This match...

June 12, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, National Football

FIFA going to gift a new international-standard football stadium to Sri Lanka

FIFA has decided to offer financial sustenance for the construction of a new international-standard football stadium in Sri Lanka, stated by Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath. The anticipated stadium...

June 10, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

Will Iran’s World Cup tickets be cancelled due to US sanctions?

Tickets reserved for Iranian fans have been cancelled days before the start of the World Cup due to US trade sanctions (OFAC restrictions). This has blocked US-based entities from...

April 17, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

Will Iran participate in this year’s World Cup?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed confidence that Iran will participate in this year’s World Cup. This comes after the country’s sports minister said that Iran will not be...

December 20, 2025
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

FIFA decides 50% increase in prize money for 2026 World Cup

Prize money for next year’s World Cup will be 50% increase than the previous edition with world governing body FIFA agreeing a record $727 million financial impact to the...

November 26, 2025
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football

FIFA declares processes for 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA has declared the procedures of the final draw for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place at John F. Kennedy Canter for the Performing Arts in Washington...

October 11, 2025
Slsports Viraj
Football, International Football, National Football

FIFA Appoints Sri Lankan Football Chief Jaswar Umar to Grassroots and Amateur Football Committee

World governing body FIFA has chosen Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football. This significant appointment comes at a...

February 6, 2024
SL Sports lk
Football, International Football

Foden hat-trick at Brentford lifts Man City second

The hosts actually took the lead through Neal Maupay’s breakaway goal in the 21st minute, but it took a heroic performance from Bees keeper Mark Flekken to keep the...