The Maldivian government is carrying out more than 800 sports infrastructure projects this year as part of a major programme to expand and improve sports facilities across the country, the Ministry of Sports Youth and Empowerment, has announced.
The Maldives and Türkiye have discussed expanding cooperation in youth development and sports, including athlete and coach training, sports science, talent development and opportunities for exchanges and scholarships.
The Maldivian national women’s chess team secures a historic Category E Gold Medal at the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, with two players earning WCM titles.
FC Tholhiheley crowned Lacquer Island Football Championship 2026 champions after a 2-0 final victory in Thulhaadhoo, blending local sport with the island’s rich cultural heritage.
FIFA has imposed a lifetime ban on former Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Bassam Adeel Jaleel, preventing him from taking part in any football-related activities, over the misuse of FIFA funds
The Lacquer Island Football Championship is bringing football fever to Thulhaadhoo from 8–15 September 2026, with four competitive clubs battling for regional supremacy. More than a football tournament, the event celebrates Thulhaadhoo’s rich lacquerware heritage, bringing together sport, island pride, culture, and community.
Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tightly contested final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal.
Portugal reached the World Cup Round of 16 after a dramatic 2–1 comeback win over Croatia, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from the penalty spot before Goncalo Ramos netted the winner in added time.
The opening days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been overshadowed not by football, but by a growing series of visa disputes, entry denials, security screenings and travel disruptions involving players, officials and supporters from across the globe.
A new Maldivian-developed platform, GoScore, has been launched ahead of the FIFA World Cup, offering football fans an interactive way to predict match results, earn points, and compete with friends, families, workplaces, and communities through public and private leagues.
