News & Reviews:   FIFA

The official match ball for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially stepped into the spotlight, and this time, it is bringing significantly more technology than previous generations. Called TRIONDA, the new ball represents a major evolution in both football design and connected technology, becoming one of the most advanced World Cup balls ever created.

The biggest football season, the season when some folks start thinking of where and how they can watch international football, is coming soon. To properly enjoy these matches, you will need a smooth Internet connection from a good Internet Service Provider (ISP).

But which local ISP should you go for? Let's see why you might want to choose Time Home Internet to watch your favourite football stars in play.

If you are a football fan, there's no way you won't be aware of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in June. This year, the World Cup will be jointly hosted by 16 North American cities from June 11 to July 19. But if you don't have time to catch full matches, YouTube has good news for you.

In an unexpected twist, TikTok and FIFA have reached a first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement that will significantly expand how football fans experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 on digital channels. Under the deal, TikTok becomes FIFA’s first-ever Preferred Platform, giving the social video platform enhanced collaboration and integration rights to serve as a central hub for World Cup coverage and fan engagement throughout 2026.

It's official, Netflix has confirmed that FIFA is coming to Netflix Games in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The announcement, shared as part of Netflix Tudum’s latest news, marks a major expansion of the platform’s gaming lineup and promises a new football simulation game designed to bring the excitement of the World Cup directly into subscribers’ hands.

FIFA announced a strategic partnership with Lenovo as the official technology partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a reminder, next year's World Cup will be held in North America - specifically in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Apple has already added some sports-focused content to its Apple+ streaming platform and now looks set to continue adding more. According to a NYT report, Apple is now close to receiving broadcast rights for a new FIFA tournament. That said, what should you know about it?

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has revealed that Google Search recently recorded its highest-ever traffic during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final between France and Argentina. The final, held on Sunday (18 December 2022), was one of the most entertaining finals in World Cup history and Google was effectively the information hub for many people around the world for the match and the World Cup finals as a whole.

Previously, we reported that Steam, Epic Games, Reddit and various other websites and online services have been blocked in Indonesia because they didn’t comply with a new law to have a Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik (PSE) permit. Now, gamers in the country (well, at least games on Steam) can breath a sigh of relief as Steam is now operational again in Indonesia after the gaming platform complied with the new law.

Today, FIFA announced and launched FIFA+ as a free streaming service. Available on the website here, as well as on iOS and Android, FIFA+ is a platform where football fans can access free live matches, past games, original content and many more. It's also available in English, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish.