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News Tank Football: elections, appointments & departures recorded in March 2026

• Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA Sports) from 2003 to 2010 and since March 2021, has been re-elected until 2031 in elections held on 15/03/2026. • Daniel McEwan, director of partnerships at Chelsea FC (Premier League) since January 2025, has left the club, he announced on…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Clubs, Authorities, Media, …
• Article # 436270
• Published on 01/04/26 at 18:00
©  GDS
2026 World Cup/Italy: "The crisis is serious, we need to rethink football" (G. Gravina, FIGC)

"I understand that there may be calls for resignations, but these are matters which, according to the regulations, fall within the remit of the Federal Council. I have requested that a Federal Council meeting be convened next week, we must assess the situation internally. The objective…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Governance, Game - pitch, …
• Article # 436414
• Published on 01/04/26 at 16:45
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: the 48 participating teams are known, DR Congo and Iraq last qualified

The Democratic Republic of Congo, which beat Jamaica (1-0 after extra time in Guadalajara, Mexico), and Iraq, which defeated Bolivia (2-1 in Monterrey, Mexico), are respectively the 47th and 48th teams to qualify for the final phase of the 2026 World Cup (the first edition with 48 teams and 104…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436367
• Published on 01/04/26 at 15:00
©  WLA
WLA: launch of the African Leagues, a new division to support the development of African club football

The World Leagues Association has launched a new regional division, African Leagues, bringing together eight African professional football leagues, the WLA announced on 28/03/2026. The eight founding members are Algeria, Botswana, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, who…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Professional leagues, International development, …
• Article # 436294
• Published on 01/04/26 at 14:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: Amnesty International warns of shortcomings in respect for human rights

"The 2026 World Cup is taking place amidst an acute human rights crisis. With just weeks to go until kick-off, FIFA’s claim that football unites the world sits in stark contrast to the divisive and repressive practices of the governments who host its flagship tournament," Amnesty International…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Associations, International authorities, …
• Article # 436186
• Published on 31/03/26 at 16:00
©  D.R.
Germany/4th division reform: unanimous support for a switch from five to four groups

The working group on the reform of the Regionalliga (German football’s 4th division) has concluded its work during a fifth meeting held on 25/03/2026. It unanimously supports a four-group Regionalliga, allowing all group winners to be promoted to the 3.Liga. This working group, chaired by…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Legal, …
• Article # 436162
• Published on 31/03/26 at 15:00
©  NWSL
USA/NWSL: record attendance of 63,004 spectators for Denver Summit's inaugural match

A total of 63,004 spectators attended the inaugural home match in the history of Denver Summit FC against Washington Spirit (0-0) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver (Colorado), on Matchday 4 of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season, on 28/03/2026. This is a new attendance…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Clubs, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 436088
• Published on 31/03/26 at 11:00
©  Deutscher Fussball Bund
DFB: opening of a first “German House of Soccer” in New York for the 2026 World Cup

The Deutscher Fussball Bund will open its first “German House of Soccer” (GHOS) at the Chelsea Industrial venue in Manhattan, New York (USA), during the 2026 World Cup, the DFB announced on 29/03/2026. This space, located in the host city of the World Cup final (19/07), will "bring German…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International development, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 435986
• Published on 31/03/26 at 09:00
©  FIFA
CAF: departure of general secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba, Samson Adamu promoted to interim position

"After more than 30 years of an international professional career dedicated to promoting an ideal of football that brings people together, educates and creates opportunities for hope, I have decided to step down from my position as general secretary of CAF in order to devote myself to more…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, International development, …
• Article # 435990
• Published on 30/03/26 at 15:30
©  CAF
CAF: amendments implemented to statutes and regulations "to strengthen trust and confidence"

The Confédération Africaine de Football is implementing "changes and improvements to the CAF statutes and regulations that will strengthen the trust and confidence in the CAF referees, VAR operators and judicial bodies," it announced on 29/03/2026. These reforms are also meant to ensure "that the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 435937
• Published on 30/03/26 at 13:00