https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/fifa/ Fifa News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:36:49+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-renews-longstanding-partnership-with-fifa-extending-through-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-renews-longstanding-partnership-with-fifa-extending-through-t/ The renewed collaboration will include the FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, and FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as youth tournaments starting with FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in Indonesia Sat, 25 Nov 2023 06:53:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/8-ways-to-play-at-fifa-fan-fest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/8-ways-to-play-at-fifa-fan-fest/ With its supercharged events calendar and welcoming spirit, no one throws a party like Sydney – and from now to 20 August, the free FIFA Women’s World Cup Fan Fest’s in full swing, lighting up Darling Harbour with live matches on the big screen, legendary entertainers and fun activities to keep the good times rolling beyond the game. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:19:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-qatars-exclusive-transit-tour-of-state-of-the-art-stadiums/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/discover-qatars-exclusive-transit-tour-of-state-of-the-art-stadiums/ Discover Qatar (DQ) has launched three new additions to its spectacular series of Transit Tours that highlight Qatar’s position as the principal destination for sports activities following the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:16:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-duty-free-opens-the-first-ever-fifa-store-at-hamad-international-airp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-duty-free-opens-the-first-ever-fifa-store-at-hamad-international-airp/ Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM, has officially launched the first FIFA store at the World Best Airport, Hamad International Airport. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:43:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-football-legends-together-to-host-the-live-draw-for-th/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-brings-football-legends-together-to-host-the-live-draw-for-th/ Qatar Airways honoured some of the best football players to grace the field, as well as previous FIFA World Cup™ winners at the Qatar Airways House at the Hyatt Regency Oryx Hotel, and in the presence of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:28:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-unveils-new-branding-at-london-heathrow-terminal-4/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-unveils-new-branding-at-london-heathrow-terminal-4/ Qatar Airways has unveiled new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4 roundabout . The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above a 12-metre LED screen to highlight Qatar Airways’ products, services, destinations, and marketing campaigns. It also showcases the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo to promote the airline’s official partnership with FIFA. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:15:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-offers-football-fans-the-chance-to-give-the-gift-of-a-lifetim/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-offers-football-fans-the-chance-to-give-the-gift-of-a-lifetim/ With one month to go until the world’s greatest show, fans can now gift their family and friends an all-inclusive FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ travel package Sat, 22 Oct 2022 07:14:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatars-travel-industry-anticipates-continued-growth-post-world-cup/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatars-travel-industry-anticipates-continued-growth-post-world-cup/ Qatar’s travel and tourism industry, currently witnessing a boom in business ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, is likely to benefit from the lasting impact of the tournament. With over 1.5 million visitors Qatar is expecting for the World Cup, it is indubitable that exploring the country and its attractions would be the epicentre of all. Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:08:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-kicks-off-upbeat-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-kicks-off-upbeat-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-campaign/ With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM kicking off in less than three months, Qatar Airways, FIFA’s Official Airline Partner, is celebrating the universal language of football by connecting global fans through music and innovation. Teaming up with the world-famous ‘We Will Rock You’ anthem that is sung passionately around every stadium Sun, 04 Sep 2022 06:59:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cup-fever-spreads-from-qatar-in-middle-east-tourism-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-cup-fever-spreads-from-qatar-in-middle-east-tourism-boom/ Qatar is gearing up for a World Cup tourism boom as the tiny Gulf state prepares to welcome more than a million soccer fans. One complication: many of them can’t or won’t stay there. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:04:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-awaits-confederations-cup-kick-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-awaits-confederations-cup-kick-off/ Volunteers for the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 are in position to support the Tournament of Champions in every host city across Russia. The competition kicks-off tomorrow with hosts Russia taking on New Zealand in St. Petersburg. Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-pulls-out-of-fifa-sponsorship-following-corruption-allegations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-pulls-out-of-fifa-sponsorship-following-corruption-allegations/ Emirates Airline has confirmed it will terminate its sponsorship of FIFA as an investigation into allegations of corruption at the organisation continues. Allegations centre on the voting processes for selection of the upcoming World Cup hosts, with Russia set to stage the event in 2018 and Qatar in 2022. Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:28:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blatter-returned-for-fourth-fifa-term/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blatter-returned-for-fourth-fifa-term/ Sepp Blatter has been elected as president of world football governing body FIFA for a fourth consecutive term. As an attempt by the English FA to have the vote postponed faltered, Blatter completed a seemingly inevitable triumph during the annual FIFA conference in Zurich. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:10:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sepp-blatter-career-highlights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sepp-blatter-career-highlights/ Sepp Blatter is the eighth president of Fifa, and has worked for football’s governing body for more than 30 years. BTN takes a look at his career highs and lows as he enters his fourth term in charge. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:08:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sepp-blatter-on-the-brink-of-victory/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sepp-blatter-on-the-brink-of-victory/ Fifa president Sepp Blatter is on the verge of a fourth term in office after attempts to delay the presidential election failed. The vote to formally elect Blatter will now take place later on Wednesday. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:50:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/platini-rules-himself-out-of-fifa-presidential-election/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/platini-rules-himself-out-of-fifa-presidential-election/ UEFA president Michel Platini has ruled out standing for the Fifa presidency until at least 2015 were the election delayed to seek other candidates. “I have been elected Uefa president. I have four more years. Can I do two jobs? I have only one tongue,” he said. Tue, 31 May 2011 17:20:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fa-calls-for-fifa-to-postpone-presidential-election/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fa-calls-for-fifa-to-postpone-presidential-election/ The Football Association has called upon Fifa to postpone its presidential election scheduled for Wednesday 1 June. Current Fifa president Sepp Blatter is the only candidate in the running after the withdrawal of Qatar’s Mohamed Bin Hammam. Tue, 31 May 2011 16:20:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifas-jerome-valcke-sets-the-record-straight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifas-jerome-valcke-sets-the-record-straight/ Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke has issued a statement to clarify allegations that Mohamed Bin Hammam “bought” the 2022 World Cup finals for Qatar. “When I refer to the 2022 World Cup in that e-mail, what I wanted to say is that the winning bid used their financial strength to lobby for support,” he said. Tue, 31 May 2011 15:43:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-suspends-bin-hammam-and-warner-but-blatter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-suspends-bin-hammam-and-warner-but-blatter/ Fifa has provisionally suspended executive committee members Mohamed Bin Hammam and Jack Warner after a meeting of its ethics committee. However, no action will be taken against Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Fifa also confirmed that the presidential election will go ahead as planned on Wednesday. Sun, 29 May 2011 20:33:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mohamed-bin-hammam-pulls-out-of-fifa-presidency-election/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mohamed-bin-hammam-pulls-out-of-fifa-presidency-election/ Mohamed bin Hammam has withdrawn from the election race to become head of football’s governing body, FIFA. The influential Qatari, who is also the president of the Asian Football Confederation, had been due to face current FIFA president Sepp Blatter in the election, but has now stepped aside. Sun, 29 May 2011 20:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-launches-investigation-into-sepp-blatter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-launches-investigation-into-sepp-blatter/ Fifa has launched an ethic investigation into its president, Sepp Blatter. The move follows a charge by Mohamed Bin Hammam, his rival in next week’s presidency election, that the Swiss head of football’s governing body knew about alleged cash payments. Fri, 27 May 2011 14:38:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-world-cup-decisions-set-to-hit-fans-in-the-pocket/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-world-cup-decisions-set-to-hit-fans-in-the-pocket/ Football supporters heading to the next three World Cup tournaments have been warned to brace themselves for big hotel price hikes and expensive rooms. Sun, 01 May 2011 02:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blatter-pledges-to-step-aside-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/blatter-pledges-to-step-aside-in-2015/ FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said he will not seek a fifth term in office if he is re-elected for the fourth time in June. The 75-year-old Swiss has been at the helm of the organisation since 1998, but will face a challenge from Asian confederation chief Mohamed Bin Hammam later this year. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:03:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-decides-2018-and-2022-world-cup-hosts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifa-decides-2018-and-2022-world-cup-hosts/ Fifa’s top 22 executives will today vote on whether England, Russia or joint bids from Spain/Portugal bid or Belgium/Netherlands will host the 2018 World Cup. The decision, expected at 1500 GMT, with be followed by the announcement of the 2022 World Cup host - being contested by Australia, Japan, Qatar, South Korea and the United States. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:38:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-to-back-england-2018-bid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prince-william-to-back-england-2018-bid/ Officials at the Football Association have confirmed Prince William will play a key role during the final stages of England’s bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. A vote on who will be offered the opportunity to host the tournament will be taken by FIFA’s executive committee in Geneva on December 2nd. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:13:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/keep-the-date-fifa-refuses-to-change-vote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/keep-the-date-fifa-refuses-to-change-vote/ FIFA had announced the vote to decide who will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will be taken on December 2nd as originally planned. There had been speculation the vote may be delayed following the suspension of two executive members following allegations of vote rigging. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:09:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/england-launches-official-fifa-2018-compliant/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/england-launches-official-fifa-2018-compliant/ England’s 2018 World Cup bid team has lodged an official complaint with FIFA following remarks by the head of the rival Russian bid. Alexei Sorokin highlighted a “high crime rate” in England as well as alluding to problems with youth alcohol consumption in a recent interview. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:13:41 +0000