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BARBARA Ishmael

Referee

DE GABRIELE Matthew

FARRUGIA Philip

JOHNSON Alex

VASSALLO Joanna

CASTILLO David

Assistant Referee

CIANTAR Mark

MUSCAT James

PORTELLI Luke

SALIBA Kurt - Owen

SCERRI Mitchell

SPENCER Duncan

SPITERI Jurgen

FRANCALANZA Danilo

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NAUDI Andrea

VELLA Stephen

ATTARD George Anthony

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BONNICI Stefania

Contact

Malta Football Association

Bjorn VASSALLO

Adrian CASHA

Ludovico MICALLEF

Matthew PARIS

Maria AZZOPARDI

Ivan MIZZI

Kevin AZZOPARDI

Matthew SPITERI GONZI

Emilio DE LEO

Manuela TESSE

Alan SANT

Mario APAP

Mark MARLOW

Organisation

Spain first as Brazil bolster top 10 berth in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking

With the latest round of qualifiers done and dusted, UEFA and Concacaf sides punched their tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and claimed the final direct spots ahead of the Play-Off Tournament and European Play-Off draws to be held on 20 November.

Estevao of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the international friendly match between Brazil and Tunisia in Lille, France

FIFA Member Associations in focus (September 2025)

We take a look at the extraordinary work that FIFA member associations have done in recent weeks to promote, strengthen, and make football truly global.

FIFA Arena Inauguration - Malta

Malta unveils new FIFA Arena mini-pitch and National Football Centre amid anniversary celebrations

 Malta has celebrated becoming the latest country to officially open FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s transformative pledge to establish at least 1,000 such facilities globally.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo after the inauguration of the new FIFA Arena mini-football pitch

Tender launched for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ in Europe and Central Asia

FIFA has officially launched the invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ in selected territories in Europe and Central Asia.

Spain v England: Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ tender processes begin in several European markets

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in several European markets. 

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FIFA President holds discussions with Maltese counterpart

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met with Bjorn Vassallo, President of the Malta Football Association (MFA), and held constructive discussions about a number of topics related to the development of men’s, women’s and youth football across the country.

27 Feb 2023 - FIFA President meeting with Malta Football Association President Bjorn Vassallo at FIFA Paris Office

Malta at a World Cup? "Never say never!"

We hear from Malta goalscorer Cain Attard and coach Devis Mangia after the island nation's recent good form

Malta Coach Devis Mangia (courtesy of Malta Football Association (MFA))

England on the podium, Kosovo hit new heights

The latest storylines from the most recent FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking release.

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FIFA President cherishes past and looks Forward on visit to Malta

FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged the significant history of football and discussed direction for the future development of the sport in Malta during a visit to the country.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino takes part in a morning football Activity at Salinos Ground in Valletta, Malta

The Week in Quotes

"He [Lionel Messi] always complains, we are like an old married couple. I always fall asleep with the TV on and when I wake up the next morning he is always complaining to me."
Sergio Aguero [Santo Sabado]

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Malta join the party, USA stay top

The year will end as it started for the top teams in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. USA (1st) will see out 2020 at the top of the global standings with their highest points total for over six years (June 2014). Immediately below the world ...

Netherlands Women v USA Women - International Friendly

Road to Qatar 2022 mapped out for Europe

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ feels closer for Europe today. After the UEFA preliminary draw took place as a virtual event in Zurich, all 55 teams learned their groups on the road to Qatar 2022.

A general view of the World Cup Trophy at the UEFA preliminary draw

Six steps forward for Malta

"As long as my body allows me to play, I’ll continue. The motivation will always be there" The words are those of Michael Mifsud from September 2013. At the time, the striker had just made history by scoring the decisive goal in Malta's first away wi...

Malta's Ryan Camenzuli (R) sends in a cross against Andorra

UEFA preliminary draw for FIFA World Cup 2022™ to take centre stage on 7 December

With FIFA World Cup 2022™ preliminary-competition action already under way in Africa, Asia and South America, UEFA’s 55 member associations are eagerly looking ahead to the start of their own race to reach Qatar 2022, with 13 berths available. Their ...

The FIFA World Cup Trophy 2020-10-22 14:47:52

Malta’s long history with the beautiful game

Malta may be one of the smallest nations in the world, but it boasts a long and rich football history unmatched by many.

Malta vs England 1971

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