FIFA Archives - newswatchplus.ph https://www.newswatchplus.ph/tag/fifa/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:06:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 /wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-logo-nwp-32x32.png FIFA Archives - newswatchplus.ph https://www.newswatchplus.ph/tag/fifa/ 32 32 Infantino says World Cup hydration breaks purely sporting, not commercial https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/06/24/infantino-says-world-cup-hydration-breaks-purely-sporting-not-commercial/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:06:51 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=715633 Pennsylvania, US – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and not commercial interests. Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every match at the tournament, have drawn criticism from players, coaches and fans since the

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]]> Filipinas book return trip to FIFA Women’s World Cup with win over Uzbekistan https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/03/19/filipinas-book-return-trip-to-fifa-womens-world-cup-with-win-over-uzbekistan/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:46:53 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=688716 Metro Manila, Philippines – The Filipinas booked a spot in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup after dominating Uzbekistan, 2-0, in their 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup play-in match held at the Robina Stadium in Australia on Thursday, March 19. Angie Beard scored in the 47th minute off an assist from Jael Guy after two

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