Fifa
Zambian coverage mentioning fifa, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Sport
Keith Mweemba joins FIFA legal standing committee
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Keith Mweemba has become a member of the prestigious FIFA Legal Standing Committee. According to FIFA’s recent appointments, Mweemba
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Sport
Flying Fish extols FIFA World Cup final experience
FLYING Fish says the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina provided the perfect platform to bring football lovers together through music, fashion and entertainment, reflecting the brand’s vibrant identity. Spain were crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after edging defending…
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Sport
Six nations secure places at 2030 FIFA World Cup
1,954 Views Six countries have already secured qualification for the 2030 FIFA World Cup after FIFA confirmed the unusual hosting format for the tournament. The 2030 World Cup will be played across six nations and three continents as part of celebrations to mark 100 years…
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Sport
Lecce Take Lameck Banda Case to FIFA
Zambian international Lameck Banda is at the centre of a contractual dispute in Italy, with his Serie A club Lecce turning to FIFA after the winger failed to report for pre-season training. Banda has reportedly been absent for four weeks and is said to have…
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Sport
2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Commence Today
The countdown is almost over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off today, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament in football history. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across three host nations, the United…
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Contract talks sideline Häuptle from Brazil FIFA series
COPPER Queens coach Nora Häuptle will not be part of the FIFA Series tournament in Brazil due to administrative issues. Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Acting Deputy General Secretary Iva Lengwe said Häuptle has proposed amendments to her current contract, leading to prolonged negotiations that…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be facing a growing challenge from within one of his most important support bases: Africa
Senior figures from several African football federations have reportedly begun sounding out possible alternatives to Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election, amid mounting concerns about his leadership and the direction of world football.
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Major Boost for Nkana Fc as FIFA Lifts Transfer Ban
FIFA has lifted the transfer ban imposed on Nkana FC, with the 13-time Zambian champions now cleared to register new players ahead of the 2026/27 season. The ban, which was imposed in 2024 due to a dispute involving Nigerian defender Kelvin Emmanuel Ugah, had prevented…
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Africa & World
FIFA chief warns L.A of World Cup ‘happy barbarians’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Los Angeles on Tuesday that it was about to be invaded by soccer fans from around the world, as he helped launch World Cup festivities at a star-studded kickoff party at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Speaking ahead of this week’s…
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Mbappé Becomes FIFA World Cup’s All Time Leading Goalscorer
France captain Kylian Mbappé has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after scoring twice in France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. Despite Mbappé’s record-breaking performance, England secured the victory to finish third at the tournament. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick…
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Samuel Eto’o has defended Gianni Infantino amid recent criticism of the FIFA president
That his proposal to sell off part of the World cup to private investors could have helped African nations compete with football’s biggest countries. 🗣️ “I don’t think that president Gianni Infantino was wrong. I think all these things are happening
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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Business
Keeping Zambia Moving: The Impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Yango Partner Drivers, Couriers, Passengers and Customers
As football fans across Zambia gather to watch the World Cup, the tournament is shaping more than just conversations around the beautiful game. Across Lusaka, it is also changing how people move around the city, how they order food, and how partner drivers and partner…
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Sport
UEFA chief Aleksander Čeferin calls for Infantino to quit but rules out replacing him
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has ruled himself out of the running to replace FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, but warned that the embattled FIFA boss must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to
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Sport
Grant targets 6 points in the next 2 Chipolopolo games
CHIPOLOPOLO coach Avram Grant says his focus is firmly on collecting all six points from Zambia’s final two Group E 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
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Zambia test world champs Argentina
COACH George “Chicken” Lwandamina and his players stand a very good chance to restore Zambia’s soccer image should they punch above expectations in Buenos Aires against two-time FIFA World Cup winners, Argentina. Lwandamina was roped in to renew the spirit of the…
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Ivory Coast through to round of 32
633 Views Ivory Coast has qualified for the Round of 32 after beating Curaçao 2-0 a result that saw them occupy second position with 6 points and 4 goals in Group E of the 2026 Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup. The Elephants…
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Spain Crowned World Champions after Edging Argentina
Spain are the 2026 FIFA World Cup champions after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final, securing their second World Cup title and their first since lifting the trophy in 2010. The victory ended Argentina’s hopes of winning a fourth World Cup crown as…
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Belgium knock hosts USA out of World Cup
334 Views The United States’ World Cup journey came to an end on July 6 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, making them the last of the three host nations to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was…
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Sport
Zidane Appointed France Head Coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been appointed head coach of the France national team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. Zidane takes over after Deschamps ended his 14-year reign following France’s semi-final exit to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 54-year-old has been out…
