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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Premier League set to reject extended powers for VAR next season

Premier League clubs are set to decide whether VAR should be expanded to corners and second yellow cards, with PGMO advising against it due to match length and disruption concerns.
#world-cup-2026
NYC LGBT
fromOutSports
1 day ago

Iran demands Pride flags be banned from World Cup stadiums - Outsports

Iran’s federation seeks FIFA guarantees that only officially recognized national flags be displayed, including those carried by fans, potentially blocking Pride rainbow flags at a World Cup match.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fifa triples price of top World Cup final ticket to $32,970 as US politicians voice concerns

FIFA raised World Cup final ticket prices to market levels, citing resale dynamics and high US entertainment demand.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup

World Cup 2026 ticket prices have drawn criticism, with claims they are too high for working-class fans despite FIFA citing comparable US sports pricing.
Fundraising
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA

FIFA plans to increase funding and prize money for World Cup 2026 to support participating teams and cover their costs.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Pitched as a uniting force, the 2026 World Cup has been anything but | Jules Boykoff

The 2026 World Cup has transformed into a costly political spectacle, with FIFA's greed evident in skyrocketing ticket prices and demands on host cities.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Soaring World Cup ticket prices for players' families and guests leave several FAs stunned

FIFA’s adaptive ticket pricing has increased costs for national associations buying World Cup tickets for players’ family and guests, reducing tournament funding.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Andrew Giuliani Brushes Off Trump Comments About Outrageous World Cup Ticket Prices: We Don't Really Believe in Price Controls'

World Cup ticket prices are defended as demand-driven, while some reports claim FIFA sells limited quantities and resale offers lower prices.
#world-cup
fromDefector
5 days ago
US Elections

Gianni Infantino: We're Just Here To Extract Wealth From You American Hogs | Defector

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

No FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast deals signed in India, China

Ongoing negotiations for FIFA World Cup media rights in India and China may prevent millions from watching the tournament next month.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets

Ticket prices for the World Cup range from $1,120 to $11,000, with many fans outraged over exorbitant costs and stagnant sales.
US Elections
fromDefector
5 days ago

Gianni Infantino: We're Just Here To Extract Wealth From You American Hogs | Defector

FIFA-set World Cup ticket prices are extremely high, and resale practices further inflate costs, pricing many fans out of host cities.
Berlin
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup

Low hotel bookings for the World Cup in the US are attributed to visa barriers and geopolitical concerns.
#gianluca-prestianni
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fifa extends Gianluca Prestianni ban, ruling him out for World Cup games

Gianluca Prestianni faces a global ban from FIFA, ruling him out of two World Cup games due to a prior UEFA suspension for verbal abuse.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA

Gianluca Prestianni will miss the first two matches of the World Cup due to a six-match ban for homophobic slurs directed at Vinicius Jr.
Juventus
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

FIFA extends Prestianni ban globally, putting World Cup in doubt

Gianluca Prestianni's six-game suspension for homophobic conduct has been extended globally, jeopardizing his participation in Argentina's World Cup opening matches.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fifa extends Gianluca Prestianni ban, ruling him out for World Cup games

Gianluca Prestianni faces a global ban from FIFA, ruling him out of two World Cup games due to a prior UEFA suspension for verbal abuse.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA

Gianluca Prestianni will miss the first two matches of the World Cup due to a six-match ban for homophobic slurs directed at Vinicius Jr.
Juventus
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

FIFA extends Prestianni ban globally, putting World Cup in doubt

Gianluca Prestianni's six-game suspension for homophobic conduct has been extended globally, jeopardizing his participation in Argentina's World Cup opening matches.
#iran
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Our World Cup host 'is Fifa, not Trump or America' - Iran

Iran's football chief demands respect for the IRGC for the national team to participate in the World Cup in the US.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Iranian Football Federation delegates denied entry to Canada for Vancouver FIFA congress | CBC News

Iranian football officials were denied entry to Canada, potentially straining relations ahead of the World Cup.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino

Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is confirmed despite tensions and challenges related to the US-Israeli war and visa issues.
World news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Iran World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies cancelled as fresh doubt cast on tournament appearance

Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to canceled warm-up matches and political tensions with the United States.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup 2026 proposal to replace qualifiers Iran with Italy

Iran's participation in the tournament is uncertain due to US visa protocols, leading to speculation about Italy receiving a wildcard entry.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Our World Cup host 'is Fifa, not Trump or America' - Iran

Iran's football chief demands respect for the IRGC for the national team to participate in the World Cup in the US.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Iranian Football Federation delegates denied entry to Canada for Vancouver FIFA congress | CBC News

Iranian football officials were denied entry to Canada, potentially straining relations ahead of the World Cup.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino

Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup is confirmed despite tensions and challenges related to the US-Israeli war and visa issues.
World news
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Iran World Cup 2026 warm-up friendlies cancelled as fresh doubt cast on tournament appearance

Iran's participation in the World Cup is uncertain due to canceled warm-up matches and political tensions with the United States.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 weeks ago

Donald Trump breaks silence on World Cup 2026 proposal to replace qualifiers Iran with Italy

Iran's participation in the tournament is uncertain due to US visa protocols, leading to speculation about Italy receiving a wildcard entry.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

FA and US Soccer seek more control from Fifa over Women's World Cups

The Football Association and US Soccer Federation are lobbying Fifa for more local control over the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

CAF is failing Africa's World Cup fans

The confederation's inaction on US travel bans for African fans is unacceptable, especially amid FIFA's recognition of a president with a history of racist remarks.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Adriano, Samba, R.Larcos - ranking the most iconic video game footballers

To Madeira was a bargain wonderkid on Championship Manager 01-02, a guaranteed goal-getter available for a few hundred thousand pounds who would evolve into one of the game's greatest strikers.
Liverpool FC
#gianni-infantino
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A money machine and Morocco on the rise: what we learned from Fifa congress

Gianni Infantino is seeking re-election as FIFA president, with significant financial backing and support from major confederations.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gianni Infantino's attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires

Gianni Infantino confirmed his candidacy for re-election as FIFA president amid diplomatic tensions at the congress.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Who is Gianni Infantino? Everything you need to know about the FIFA President

Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA has drawn criticism for its political entanglements and the questionable suitability of World Cup host nations.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA Wanted Its President to Have a Bigger Motorcade Escort in Vancouver Than the Prime Minister of Canada

FIFA requested a high-level motorcade for President Gianni Infantino in Canada, which was denied by local police due to standard procedures.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A money machine and Morocco on the rise: what we learned from Fifa congress

Gianni Infantino is seeking re-election as FIFA president, with significant financial backing and support from major confederations.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Gianni Infantino's attempt at Israel-Palestine handshake backfires

Gianni Infantino confirmed his candidacy for re-election as FIFA president amid diplomatic tensions at the congress.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

Who is Gianni Infantino? Everything you need to know about the FIFA President

Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA has drawn criticism for its political entanglements and the questionable suitability of World Cup host nations.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA Wanted Its President to Have a Bigger Motorcade Escort in Vancouver Than the Prime Minister of Canada

FIFA requested a high-level motorcade for President Gianni Infantino in Canada, which was denied by local police due to standard procedures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at Thursday's FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
World news
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump OK with Iran Competing in World Cup During War After Previously Calling for Replacement: Let Em Play'

Trump is fine with Iran's national team competing in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Giorgia Meloni clung to her relationship with Trump now it's starting to look like a liability | Riccardo Alcaro

The Trump administration's approach to FIFA regarding Iran and Italy reflects the complex relationship between Trump and Meloni.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump OK with Iran Competing in World Cup During War After Previously Calling for Replacement: Let Em Play'

Trump is fine with Iran's national team competing in the 2026 World Cup in the U.S.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Giorgia Meloni clung to her relationship with Trump now it's starting to look like a liability | Riccardo Alcaro

The Trump administration's approach to FIFA regarding Iran and Italy reflects the complex relationship between Trump and Meloni.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Football: Afghan women's team recognized in blow to Taliban

"It's something really huge for us, to show the world that Afghan women and girls are capable of doing amazing things," national team goalkeeper Elaha Safdari stated. "It's a hard slap to the face of the Taliban and those people who were against us."
Women
#afghan-women-united
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments

Afghan Women United can now compete internationally, including the LA Olympics, after FIFA recognized their refugee team status.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments

Afghan Women United can now compete internationally, including the LA Olympics, after FIFA recognized their refugee team status.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Australia's Jackson Irvine says Trump's Fifa peace prize makes mockery' of football

Jackson Irvine criticizes Fifa for awarding a peace prize to Trump, arguing it contradicts the organization's human rights obligations.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK

FIFA is aware of serious allegations against a match official arrested for alleged sexual assault and will not consider him for World Cup matches.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Potential World Cup official arrested for alleged sexual assault in British hotel

A football match official was arrested for alleged sexual assault, impacting his potential selection for the upcoming World Cup.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Before World Cup, FIFA slammed for politicising sport with Trump prize

We [the NFF] want to see it [the FIFA peace prize] abolished. We don't think it's part of FIFA's mandate to give such a prize; we think we have a Nobel Institute that does that job independently already.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA urged to push US for ICE Truce' at World Cup by Human Rights Watch

HRW urges FIFA to negotiate an ICE Truce during the 2026 World Cup to protect human rights and ensure safety at events.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Bundesliga games abroad unlikely, but for how long?

FIFA's new proposal allows domestic leagues to host one game abroad, sparking tension between tradition and growth in German football.
Real Madrid
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Mexican World Cup officials brace themselves for the return of fans' notorious anti-gay chant - LGBTQ Nation

The homophobic chant 'Puto!' is resurfacing among Mexico soccer fans despite efforts to eliminate it and FIFA sanctions.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
2 weeks ago

Guardian: Games abroad allowed under new FIFA proposals - the situation after Milan-Como

AC Milan's planned game against Como in Australia fell through, but new FIFA proposals may allow for future international matches.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals

Fifa proposes limiting domestic leagues to one foreign game per season with strict regulations and stakeholder approval required for international matches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rule change could pave way for Veron Mosengo-Omba to become president of DRC football federation

Veron Mosengo-Omba, a former general secretary of the Confederation of African Football, confirmed his candidacy to be president of the DRC's football federation, Fecofa, this week.
US Elections
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Are World Cup Tickets Worth the Price Tag?

Kahn believed that the formalization of ticket scalping online provided sports teams with valuable information about demand, enabling them to make more money without alienating loyal fans.
Bayern Munich
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canada

The first goal under the daylight offside rule was scored in Canada, allowing a goal that would have been disallowed under standard rules.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Watch: First 'daylight' offside goal scored in Canadian Premier League

The experimental 'daylight' offside law was first applied in Canada, allowing Alejandro Diaz's goal to stand despite traditional offside rules.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NJ Transit officially announces $150 round-trip rail fares to MetLife Stadium during World Cup | amNewYork

Round-trip rail tickets to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games will cost $150, a 1,062% increase from the standard fare.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New Jersey transit agency confirms controversial $150 train, $80 bus tickets for World Cup matches

Governor Mikie Sherrill stated, 'Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup. Zero. That leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48m to safely get 40,000 fans to and from every game.'
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