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Want to attend 2026 World Cup games for free? FIFA needs 65,000 volunteers

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World news

Levi's Stadium World Cup Tickets Will Be Available by Lottery, and They're Not Allowed to Call It Levi's Stadium'

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Infantino acknowledges World Cup weather concerns as Fernandez demands change - Soccer News

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Chelsea's Enzo on U.S. heat: Play WC at night

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Where is the World Cup final?

fromFortune

2 days ago

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Forget rent - Zohran Mamdani's latest fight is with the World Cup 2026's $6,000 tickets | Fortune

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Want to attend 2026 World Cup games for free? FIFA needs 65,000 volunteers

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World news

Levi's Stadium World Cup Tickets Will Be Available by Lottery, and They're Not Allowed to Call It Levi's Stadium'

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Infantino acknowledges World Cup weather concerns as Fernandez demands change - Soccer News

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Chelsea's Enzo on U.S. heat: Play WC at night

Soccer (FIFA)

Where is the World Cup final?

more#world-cup

US politics

4 days ago

Ronaldo's sudden interest in return to US is World Cup Trump card that Fifa craves | Barney Ronay

American gun violence, racial disparities in youth deaths, and political image concerns raise serious doubts about hosting the World Cup in the United States.

#dynamic-pricing

6 days ago

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FIFA says its offering fair access' while defending dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets after Mamdani criticism | amNewYork

New York City

Zohran Mamdani says Fifa putting profit before fans with World Cup dynamic pricing

Soccer (FIFA)

Fans priced out': FIFA to implement controversial Oasis-style tickets for World Cup 2026

6 days ago

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FIFA says its offering fair access' while defending dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets after Mamdani criticism | amNewYork

New York City

Zohran Mamdani says Fifa putting profit before fans with World Cup dynamic pricing

Soccer (FIFA)

Fans priced out': FIFA to implement controversial Oasis-style tickets for World Cup 2026

more#dynamic-pricing

6 days ago

Manchester derby, Moldova's misery and Zohran Mamdani Football Weekly podcast

Manchester derby headlines Premier League return while managerial questions and club form dominate; global football issues and World Cup qualification updates included.

#world-cup-2026

New York City

NYC Mayor's Race: Mamdani pushes FIFA to put Game Over Greed,' stop predatory ticket sales and keep World Cup seats affordable | amNewYork

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FIFA reveals details to apply for World Cup tickets

Canada news

Canadians with deep pockets get first crack at 2026 World Cup deluxe ticket packages | CBC Sports

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World Cup 2026 fixtures in full

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World Cup 2026 format explained: Tournament draw, group stage tiebreakers and knockout routes

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2026 World Cup stadium guide: The full list of venues

New York City

NYC Mayor's Race: Mamdani pushes FIFA to put Game Over Greed,' stop predatory ticket sales and keep World Cup seats affordable | amNewYork

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA reveals details to apply for World Cup tickets

Canada news

Canadians with deep pockets get first crack at 2026 World Cup deluxe ticket packages | CBC Sports

Soccer (FIFA)

World Cup 2026 fixtures in full

Soccer (FIFA)

World Cup 2026 format explained: Tournament draw, group stage tiebreakers and knockout routes

Soccer (FIFA)

2026 World Cup stadium guide: The full list of venues

more#world-cup-2026

Uefa has last chance to keep genie of domestic matches abroad in its bottle

UEFA and FIFA face decisions that could allow La Liga and Serie A to stage domestic matches abroad, potentially reshaping European football's structure.

Fifa appoints Weah and Drogba to new anti-racism panel

FIFA appointed a 16-member former-players panel, led by George Weah, to advise and drive anti-racism strategies, education, and reforms across global football.

Azteca box owners granted '26 World Cup access

Estadio Banorte paid FIFA so luxury box owners can use their contractual seats during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City without extra payment.

World Cup's dynamic pricing model lays bare Fifa's singular motive: profit, at all costs

Fifa will use dynamic ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cup, turning ticket sales into algorithmic price-gouging and undermining fan access.

#2026-world-cup

2 weeks ago

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African media grills FIFA's Infantino about fans being safe, welcome in the US at 2026 World Cup

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FIFA announces details to apply for World Cup tickets

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA to launch 2026 World Cup ticketing process in September

Canada news

FIFA says applications for 1st World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10 | CBC Sports

Infantino: Covered stadiums to be used at '26 WC

Stadiums with roofs will be used in the 2026 Men's World Cup to protect players from extreme heat.

2026 World Cup: Every team to have qualified

The 2026 World Cup will include 48 teams and debut nations.

2 weeks ago

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African media grills FIFA's Infantino about fans being safe, welcome in the US at 2026 World Cup

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA announces details to apply for World Cup tickets

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA to launch 2026 World Cup ticketing process in September

Canada news

FIFA says applications for 1st World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10 | CBC Sports

Soccer (FIFA)

Infantino: Covered stadiums to be used at '26 WC

Soccer (FIFA)

2026 World Cup: Every team to have qualified

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Swiss prosecutors end case against ex-FIFA big wigs Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini | amNewYork

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Swiss FIFA case against Blatter, Platini closed

2 weeks ago

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Swiss prosecutors end case against ex-FIFA big wigs Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini | amNewYork

Soccer (FIFA)

Swiss FIFA case against Blatter, Platini closed

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#club-world-cup

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Fifa's Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 and not in Qatar

4 weeks ago

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Why 'Chelsea's trophy' is in the US president's office

Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 and could expand it

Soccer (FIFA)

Players hits back at FIFA and Infantino after Club World Cup

Real Madrid

Sources: Madrid favor biennial Club World Cup

FIFA finds holding a revamped Club World Cup every two years unfeasible despite clubs advocating for it to increase revenue.

Bigger, better, more often? Infantino won't let up on his ambition for Club World Cup

The Club World Cup will return and may expand to 48 teams by 2029.

Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa's Club World Cup to take place in summer 2029 and not in Qatar

4 weeks ago

Soccer (FIFA)

Why 'Chelsea's trophy' is in the US president's office

Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 and could expand it

Soccer (FIFA)

Players hits back at FIFA and Infantino after Club World Cup

Real Madrid

Sources: Madrid favor biennial Club World Cup

Soccer (FIFA)

Bigger, better, more often? Infantino won't let up on his ambition for Club World Cup

'The biggest event in sport' - Trump announces 2026 World Cup draw

The 2026 men's World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington on 5 December, announced by US President Donald Trump.

#lassana-diarra

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Diarra suing FIFA for $76m after transfer case

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Lassana Diarra seeking 56m from Fifa in compensation for past transfer rules

Soccer (FIFA)

Diarra seeks 56m from Fifa in new legal action

Soccer (FIFA)

Diarra suing FIFA for $76m after transfer case

Soccer (FIFA)

Lassana Diarra seeking 56m from Fifa in compensation for past transfer rules

Soccer (FIFA)

Diarra seeks 56m from Fifa in new legal action

more#lassana-diarra

4 weeks ago

German Football Federation investigating racism at Cup games DW 08/18/2025

The supervisory committee is investigating the incidents and initiating investigations against the respective clubs, a spokesman for the DFB told Germany's DPA news agency on Monday.

Left-wing politics

Prospective football agents to take case over Fifa's faulty online exam to Cas

A group of more than 40 candidates have claimed that technical problems with Fifa's online football agent exam compromised the fairness and transparency of the testing process, which took place for the first time on June 18.

Soccer (FIFA)

RFEF to take first step to LaLiga game in Miami

The Spanish football federation is considering allowing a LaLiga game to be held in Miami.

Legal case a 'seismic confrontation' between players and Fifa

A class action lawsuit against Fifa seeks compensation for players claiming unlawful regulations have cost them billions in income.

Fifa facing multibillion-pound compensation claim from former players

Fifa is facing a multibillion-pound compensation claim from former players over unlawful transfer rules.

Bay Area set to bid for 2031 women's World Cup matches

The Bay Area is bidding to host matches for the women's World Cup in 2031.

#fifpro

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FIFPRO accuses FIFA of 'silencing' player concerns

FIFPRO accuses FIFA of undermining player rights and adopting an autocratic governance model.

Soccer (FIFA)

Sources: FIFA omitted FIFPRO from welfare talks

FIFA held a summit on player welfare without FIFPRO, who advocate for greater consultation on player rest periods.

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFPRO accuses FIFA of 'silencing' player concerns

Soccer (FIFA)

Sources: FIFA omitted FIFPRO from welfare talks

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How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar

FIFA must consider climate impacts on player and fan safety during summer soccer tournaments.

Would-be football agents complain Fifa's faulty online exam causes one-year delay

Technical issues with Fifa's online football agent exam have left candidates unable to finish the test, with many facing a 12-month wait for a retry.

Trump says Club World Cup trophy will remain in Oval Office after tournament's end

Trump claimed the Club World Cup trophy will remain in the Oval Office while FIFA made a new copy for Chelsea.

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Players' union chief blasts Gianni Infantino, compares him to brutal emperor Nero

FIFPro chief Sergio Marchi criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino for prioritizing economic gain over player welfare and likened him to Nero.

#player-welfare

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Club World Cup dismissed as a Fifa fiction' by head of players' union

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Fifa agrees to mandatory rest periods to help protect players from burnout

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA agree to mandatory rest period amid concerns of heavy player workload

Soccer (FIFA)

Players union not invited to Fifa player welfare meeting

Fifpro was excluded from a crucial meeting where Fifa established new player welfare guidelines.

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA, players agree to mandatory rest periods

Player unions secured mandatory rest periods of 72 hours between games and a three-week closed season break.

Soccer (FIFA)

Club World Cup dismissed as a Fifa fiction' by head of players' union

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Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa agrees to mandatory rest periods to help protect players from burnout

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA agree to mandatory rest period amid concerns of heavy player workload

Soccer (FIFA)

Players union not invited to Fifa player welfare meeting

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA, players agree to mandatory rest periods

Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA President Tries and Fails to Usher Trump Off Stage as Chelsea Celebrates World Cup Win

Chelsea

'I thought Trump was going to exit stage - but he wanted to stay'

Chelsea

A win worth up to 30m? Chelsea close in on Club World Cup jackpot

Soccer (FIFA)

Fluminense v Chelsea: Club World Cup semi-final live

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Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA President Tries and Fails to Usher Trump Off Stage as Chelsea Celebrates World Cup Win

Chelsea

'I thought Trump was going to exit stage - but he wanted to stay'

Chelsea

A win worth up to 30m? Chelsea close in on Club World Cup jackpot

Soccer (FIFA)

Fluminense v Chelsea: Club World Cup semi-final live

Chelsea

Has run to Club World Cup final been worth it for Chelsea?

Chelsea

Chelsea Club World Cup tickets available for 8

Chelsea

Has run to Club World Cup final been worth it for Chelsea?

Chelsea

Chelsea Club World Cup tickets available for 8

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The amateur English side who became first world champions

West Auckland Town, known as the first world champions by FIFA, earned their title in 1909 as part of a global football tournament organized by Sir Thomas Lipton.

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fromThe Nation

FIFA Is Abusing Its Players to Keep Authoritarians Happy

FIFA prioritizes television profits and relationships with authoritarian regimes over player health and well-being.

US set to be host to biggest sporting events with guests it doesn't want | Emma John

Soccer's growing popularity in the U.S., once seen as a sign of moral decay by commentators, indicates a shift towards embracing the sport.

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US politics

President Trump to attend Club World Cup final

Donald Trump will attend the FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey.

Head of football in Republic of the Congo accused of embezzling $1.3m of Fifa funds

Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas is accused of embezzling $1.3m of FIFA funds intended for football development in the Republic of the Congo.

Fifa opens office in Trump Tower, deepening ties with US president

Fifa has opened an office at Trump Tower in New York City, marking a tangible relationship with US president Donald Trump, especially ahead of upcoming tournaments.

US politics

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Court orders reinstatement of convictions of ex-Fox executive, marketing firm in FIFA bribery case

Federal appeals court reinstated convictions in FIFA bribery case against Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group.

fromSFGATE

FIFA World Cup Fans Can Now Book Private Airbnb Experiences With Football Pros

Airbnb partners with FIFA to offer unique experiences for fans during World Cup events.

Fifa cuts ticket price to $13.40 for Club World Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Fluminense

Fifa reduced ticket prices for the Chelsea vs Fluminense semi-final from $473.90 to $13.40, showcasing dynamic pricing during the tournament.

FIFA, Neto pay tribute to Jota before CWC QFs

FIFA honored Diogo Jota and André Silva before Club World Cup games following their tragic deaths in a car crash.

fromBlack & White & Read All Over

Football Daily | Infantino awaits his big bang' as Club World Cup refuses to slide away

A lucrative tournament by FIFA risks the integrity of global football due to overcrowded schedules and questionable ethical practices.

Juventus

Juventus earned 32 million for their Club World Cup participation

Juventus earned €32 million in the Club World Cup despite their round of 16 exit.

Women

Women's transfer grades: LCL get an A for Van de Donk

Record $15.6 million spent on women's international transfers in 2024 more than doubled previous expenditure.

Qatar weighing up bid for 2029 Club World Cup that could be played in winter

The extreme heat in Qatar during summer necessitates a winter scheduling for the 2029 Club World Cup, a move likely to stir opposition from European leagues.

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fromSoccer News

Klopp: Club World Cup is worst idea ever implemented in football - Soccer News

Klopp criticizes the Club World Cup for jeopardizing player welfare with an overloaded football calendar.

Real Madrid

Alonso hopes Mbappe fit for Juve: 'We need him'

Kylian Mbappé's availability for upcoming matches remains uncertain due to illness, impacting Real Madrid's prospects.

#extreme-heat

Soccer (FIFA)

Club World Cup: Football players and fans languish in heat DW 06/25/2025

Soccer (FIFA)

Club World Cup: Extreme heat poses questions for FIFA DW 06/25/2025

Soccer (FIFA)

Club World Cup: Football players and fans languish in heat DW 06/25/2025