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FIFA is an international governing body of association football, beach football and futsal. It was founded in 1904 to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

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November 19, 2024

Ban Russian athletes from competing. FIFA accused of ‘ignoring’ Ukraine and urged to scrap Russian TV deals. The Council of the International Football Federation (FIFA) admitted the Russian under-17 football team to international competitions in a neutral status, however, the ban on the rest of the Russian football teams will remain until the end of the war. Uefa backs out of decision to readmit Russia U17s. FIFA decided to exclude Russia's national football team from the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, set to take place on Dec. 13, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland, over security concerns.

November 28, 2024FIFA has banned one of the countries from playing with the Russian national team
December 12, 2023Dozens of European transfers involving Russian football clubs 'in violation of sanctions'
October 05, 2023The Ministry of Youth demands FIFA and UEFA to cancel the decision on the admission of Russians to the competition
October 04, 2023FIFA Council takes key decisions on FIFA World Cup™ editions in 2030 and 2034
December 17, 2022FIFA sets staggering $11 billion revenue goal for 2023-26; World Cup ‘26 format to be revisited; Zelensky asks IOC to isolate Russia
December 16, 2022Exclusive: FIFA rebuffs Zelensky’s request to share message of peace at World Cup final
September 28, 2022FIFA accused of ‘ignoring’ Ukraine and urged to scrap Russian TV deals
July 21, 2022EA confirms Russian national team and Russian clubs won't be featured in FIFA 23 - Dot Esports
June 21, 2022FIFA extends temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine
June 19, 2022Russia demands Uefa ban Ukraine’s manager for remarks about war
May 28, 2022FIFA accused of ‘ignoring’ Ukraine and urged to scrap Russian TV deals
April 28, 2022FIFA/UEFA suspend Russian clubs and national teams from all competitions
March 01, 2022FIFA is refusing to ban Russia
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