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Fifa president Infantino to stand for re-election
Infantino, who has served as FIFA president since 2016, announced in April that he would contest the election.
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Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino
Trump's backing followed Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation issuing an open letter accusing Infantino of breaking trust "through deception" with his aborted Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) propos...
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England's FA to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
Fifa and Infantino wanted to create a commercial subsidiary to run its main events, including its World Cups, and external investors would have been able to buy stakes in it.
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FIFA drops $20 billion World Cup investment plan after global revolt
The proposal, announced earlier this week, sought to establish a separate FIFA subsidiary that would manage the commercial and operational rights of the men's and women's World Cups. Private investors were expe...
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UEFA threatens boycott of FIFA competitions over World Cup stake sale
The decision was reached unanimously by UEFA's 55 member associations during an emergency meeting on Thursday.
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Infantino secures backing from over 200 FIFA members head of Presidential Vote
While support for the FIFA chief has grown across much of the football world, opposition has mainly come from parts of Europe, where concerns have been raised over FIFA's recent handling of several issues durin...
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FIFA confirms 17-minute halftime for Spain vs Argentina World Cup final, citing two-minute extension
The world football governing body said the break at MetLife Stadium will be extended by only two minutes from the usual 15-minute interval to allow for performances by international music stars Shakira, Madonna...
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FIFA World Cup final referee appointee was once arrested in 2020
Vinčić was arrested and briefly detained in May 2020 during a police raid targeting a drug and prostitution ring in Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, he was later cleared of any wrongdoing.
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FIFA confirms Trump will attend World Cup final, present trophy and championship rings
The winners will not only lift the iconic World Cup trophy but will also receive championship rings for the first time in football history, introducing a tradition commonly associated with American sports.
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World Cup champions to receive custom rings in FIFA first
In a first for any FIFA competition, the 2026 World Cup winners will also be awarded bespoke championship rings, adding an iconic American sporting tradition to football's biggest tournament.
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Argentina, England referees leave World Cup, due to FIFA neutrality rules
Their departure means they will play no further role in officiating the semi-finals or the final due to FIFA's strict neutrality rules, which prohibit referees from officiating matches involving their own count...
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Mbappe blames midfield struggles for semi-final loss to Spain
Speaking after the match on July 14, 2026, the Real Madrid forward, who was hoping to reach a third consecutive World Cup final, pointed to France's midfield struggles as Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni w...