FIFA-WTO study estimates USD 47 billion economic output from FIFA Club World Cup™ and FIFA World Cup™

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (22 April 2025) – FIFA and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat have released two studies that showcase the significant socioeconomic impact the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™ could have in the United States and globally. The studies – developed by OpenEconomics (OE), an independent body…

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to be implemented at #ACLElite Finals Jeddah 2025

BANGKOK (21 April 2025) – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) will mark another milestone in match officiating with the introduction of the Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) system at the AFC Champions League Elite™ (ACL Elite) Finals Jeddah 2025. It will be the maiden implementation of SAOT at an AFC club competition, following the system’s debut…