The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially enters its final month on Monday, with excitement building worldwide but concerns over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions and logistics casting uncertainty over the tournament. Set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 edition will be the first World Cup featuring […]
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Palestinian official declines photo at 76th Fifa Congress in Canada
VANCOUVER: A tense moment unfolded at the 76th FIFA Congress in Canada after Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused to participate in a photo opportunity with an Israeli football official. Read More: PFF chief holds high-profile meetings ahead of FIFA Congress in Canada The incident occurred at the conclusion of the congress after Rajoub and […]
Trump takes FIFA Peace Prize spotlight at 2026 World Cup draw
United States President Donald Trump received FIFA’s first-ever peace prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the award and praised Trump for his claimed efforts to end global conflicts. Trump called the honour one of the greatest of his life and said he had helped make the […]
US announces fast-track visas for 2026 World Cup fans
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a special fast-track visa programme for international fans holding tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, though his administration cautioned that the scheme does not guarantee entry into the country. The initiative, announced at the Oval Office alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino, aims to streamline visa appointments ahead […]
FIFA announces ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asian nations
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a new football tournament for Southeast Asian nations on Sunday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Malaysia. Southeast Asia already stages the ASEAN Championship, a biennial regional competition, with Vietnam winning the most recent edition in January. But Infantino said the new tournament will be held during […]
Revamped Club World Cup important for Asia: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said his controversial plan to expand the FIFA Club World Cup can play a key role in further developing the club game in Asia despite European opposition. Infantino’s desire to expand the tournament from seven teams to 24 when it is relaunched in 2021 has been opposed by the European […]