FIFA Pitch Research Project field day
FIFA and the LOC for the 2026 Football World Cup recently hosted a two-day pitch management research field day. The…
John Sorochan Named 2026 Chancellor’s Professor
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has appointed John Sorochan as the newest Chancellor’s Professor. The distinction honors exceptional faculty members for outstanding scholarly achievement…
FIFA to open Regional Offices in South-Africa
FIFA has signed a cooperation agreement with the South African Department of Sport, Arts and Culture of South Africa to…
FIFA resumes funding Kenyan football federation
Football in Kenya will continue to benefit from the FIFA Forward development funding. In a letter dated December 15, FIFA’s…
FIFA and Saudi Fund for Development create USD 1 billion infrastructure fund
Football governing body FIFA has announced a partnership with the Saudi Fund for Development. The partnership is expected to pledge…
The 2010 FIFA World Cup venue’s bumpy ride
When the lights go out The 2010 FIFA World Cup venue’s bumpy ride This year marked the 15th anniversary of…
New type of surface trialled by FIFA and UEFA
New type of surface trialled by FIFA and UEFA A new concept for stadium surfaces that was trialled by both…
FIFA regional office remains in Kuala Lumpur
FIFA has dismissed speculation that it is relocating its regional office from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jakarta (Indonesia). The international…
FIFA: “World Cup pitches not good enough”
FIFA’s Global Football Development Chief, Arsène Wenger, has promised better pitches for the 2026 World Cup tournament. He has acknowledged…
FIFA and FIH publish guide on dual sport synthetic turf pitches
Football governing body FIFA and its hockey counterpart FIH, have published performance and construction guidelines for synthetic turf pitches that…