By JKNewsMedia RECORD PRIZE money of $655m was shared among the 48 teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with champions Spain earning the highest payout of $50m. JKNewsMedia.com reports that runner up Argentina earned $33m, while England collected $29m after beating France 6 to 4 in Saturday’s third place match. France received $27m for [&h...
By Joke Kujenya FIFA HAS announced it will award winner’s rings to the champions of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium, marking the first time the tournament will feature championship jewellery for its winners. JKNewsMedia.com reports that exactly 2,026 rings will be produced, with 30 reserved for members of the winn...
By Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line …Two Top Disciplinary Acts on FIFA’s Table THE LAST may not have been heard over the political imbroglio between Argentina and England over the Falkland War of 1982 that was revisited in the 2nd semifinal of the 2026 World Cup match played Wednesday July 15 when Argentina [&helli...
By Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line …Megastar Lionel Messi is top scorer with 8 goals. . . THE 23rd FIFA men’s world football cup tagged 2026WorldCup has concluded her round of 16 matches with 96 games played, 280 goals scored and 6,259,594 fans in attendances. That’s an appreciable average of 65,204 fans per ...
By John Akomaye, JKNewsMedia Intern CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING world football governing body FIFA’s decision to suspend United States’ goal scorer, Folarin Balogun‘s one match red card ban intensified after its former president, Sepp Blatter, criticised the ruling and US President Donald Trump confirmed he had spoken with FIFA ...
By Joke Kujenya SIMPLE STEPS such as staying up to date with vaccinations, keeping hydrated and seeking medical care early can help people stay safe while attending the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the guidance forms ...
By John Nzerue, JKNewsMedia Sports Reporter  TIME WASTING tactics will face tighter restrictions at the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup after the football body introduced a series of rule changes aimed at keeping matches moving. JKNewsMedia.com reports that FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina outlined...
By Joke Kujenya FIFA has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking 16-team Women’s Club World Cup, set to debut in January-February 2026. This significant decision emerged from the recent FIFA Council meeting, held during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, where the Women’s International Match Calendar for 2026-2029 was also approved...
By Damilare Adeleye, JKNMedia Reporter IN A HISTORIC move, the United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, designating May 25 as World Football Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the world’s most beloved sport. The decision was met with resounding applause from diplomats gathered in the assem...
