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Fifa

Soccer has FIFA, Augusta has Fifa: Thai amateur set for Masters debut

Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee and his caddie Santiago Botero walk the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament.
Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee and his caddie Santiago Botero walk the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, during a practice round prior to the 2026 Masters Tournament.

Daylight offside rule tested in Canadian league opener

Canadian clubs and officials get ready for FIFA offside experiment

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, calls the critical test of provisional FIFA offside rules in Canada “an important pilot”.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s chief of global football development, calls the critical test of provisional FIFA offside rules in Canada “an important pilot”.

Canadian clubs and officials get ready for FIFA offside experiment

Soccer Football - FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Welcome Reception - Hall of Nations, John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, U.S. - December 4, 2025 Former footballer Arsene Wenger arrives at the Welcome Reception ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Soccer Football - FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw Welcome Reception - Hall of Nations, John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, U.S. - December 4, 2025 Former footballer Arsene Wenger arrives at the Welcome Reception ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Australia and Japan’s women’s teams say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns

Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.
Japan's team celebrating with the trophy after beating hosts Australia 1-0 in the final of the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

The Big Question

What can $50 million donation do for Singapore football?

Home-grown technology company Sea Limited has committed a $50 million donation to support the long-term development of football in Singapore.
Home-grown technology company Sea Limited has committed a $50 million donation to support the long-term development of football in Singapore.

FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will play their World Cup matches in the US as planned

The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.
The first vice-president of the Iran football federation Mehdi Mohammad Nabi (right) greeting Fifa president Gianni Infantino before Iran's friendly with Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, on March 31, 2026.

DR Congo score extra-time winner to qualify for World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - DR Congo v Jamaica - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - March 31, 2026 DR Congo's players celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Henry Romero
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - DR Congo v Jamaica - Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico - March 31, 2026 DR Congo's players celebrate qualifying for the FIFA World Cup REUTERS/Henry Romero

Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Costa Rica v Iran - Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey - March 31, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the match REUTERS/Kaan Soyturk
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Costa Rica v Iran - Mardan Sports Complex, Antalya, Turkey - March 31, 2026 FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the match REUTERS/Kaan Soyturk

World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’: Amnesty International

Police officers, including mounted police, stand guard near posters of missing people as relatives of victims of forced disappearance protest outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Police officers, including mounted police, stand guard near posters of missing people as relatives of victims of forced disappearance protest outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.