FIFA to decide on expanding World Cup to 64 teams as 'leaked' documents emerge - The World Cup was expanded for the 2026 edition but it could look different for 2030.

Daily Express - Sports - 30 minutes ago

UEFA hits out at Gianni Infantino after FIFA scraps controversial World Cup plans - Europe's governing football body released a statement this morning on the decision by FIFA to...

Daily Express - Sports - 30 minutes ago

FIFA's Gianni Infantino faces crisis as UEFA, CONCACAF declare lost confidence over scrapped World Cup deal

The Straits Times - Sports - 41 minutes ago

Trump's FIFA Suck-Up Faces Ouster After Failed Cash Grab

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up -- The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers. -- Business

The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.

BBC News - Business - 2 hours ago

Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan after outcry -- Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal. -- World Cup

Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.

BBC News - Business - 2 hours ago

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA President over failed World Cup equity plan

Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement. He was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

UEFA declares loss of confidence in Infantino's FIFA presidency -- Pressure mounts on under-fire boss after disastrous World Cup plot

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Trump denies any knowledge of Infantino's disastrous plot to sell the World Cup in final humiliation for FIFA president -- 'Who?'

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

UEFA, CONCACAF target Infantino after FIFA shelve World Cup private investment plan

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

FIFA says it is scrapping plans to sell off World Cup after outcry -- Sports -- |

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday ‌world soccer's governing body has scrapped plans ​to sell a ​stake in the World Cup ​to private investors after widespread ‌backlash.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Possible replacements of Infantino as FIFA president emerge after World Cup saga

Daily Post Nigeria - World - 3 hours ago

Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world

Ultimately doomed plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup caused chaos

Irish Times - Sports - 4 hours ago

Fifa -- Infantino 'has lost Uefa's confidence' after World Cup sell-off plan

Guardian UK - Sports - 4 hours ago

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA's Infantino after failed private equity plan

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

UEFA declares no confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

Infantino had proposed spinning off FIFA’s commercial businesses into a $20 billion subsidiary with 20% owned by private investors, led by Jared Kushner.

Boston Globe - Sports - 4 hours ago

Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on Infantino -- The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.

The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.

BBC News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

UEFA and CONCACAF declare no confidence in Infantino, demand accountability after failed FIFA rights plan

Regional confederations said they had been blindsided by Infantino’s plans to raise up to US$4.2-billion by selling about a 20 per cent stake to private investors

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 6 hours ago

Gianni Infantino 'has lost Uefa's confidence' after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

Uefa: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

FIFA scraps private investment plan

Manila Times - Sports - 6 hours ago

QFA President welcomes FIFA's decision

Peninsula Qatar - World - 6 hours ago

FIFA Revolt Grows After World Cup Sale Plan Collapses

UEFA, top clubs and FIFA insiders are turning up the pressure on Gianni Infantino after the collapse of a controversial World Cup investment proposal.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Paddy Power aim brutal swipe at FIFA and Gianni Infantino with hilarious 'for sale' poster outside Swiss HQ as president faces huge backlash for controversial World Cup scheme

Daily Mail - Sports - 7 hours ago

Joe Callaghan: Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off was a historic fiasco. Why FIFA's soulless president cannot survive

Toronto Star - Sports - 7 hours ago

Infantino's demise isn't enough – Fifa must fundamentally change

Independent UK - Sports - 7 hours ago

Donald Trump says he never discussed Infantino's World Cup proposal as FIFA later scraps plan

Times of India - Sports - 7 hours ago

UEFA welcomes FIFA's withdrawal of plans to sell a stake in World Cup

Nyon: The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has welcomed FIFA s decision to withdraw its plan to sell a stake in its competitions includ...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 7 hours ago

Paddy Power predict under-fire Gianni Infantino WILL remain as FIFA president at the end of the year - despite huge backlash over controversial World Cup scheme

Daily Mail - Sports - 7 hours ago

'Approaching game over for Infantino' - latest on FIFA's 'self-inflicted' crisis

Sky News - Sports - 7 hours ago

World Cup -- Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes after widespread backlash

Guardian UK - Sports - 7 hours ago

Football reacts across globe to FIFA and Infantino's World Cup standdown

Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.

Aljazeera - Sports - 8 hours ago

Infantino future as Fifa boss in doubt after World Cup sell-off plan

Independent UK - Sports - 8 hours ago

FIFA assesses impact of possible 64-team World Cup in 2030

FIFA is assessing the potential impact of expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document seen by Reuters. The tournament was...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Game over Gianni! As deplorable megalomaniac Infantino's grand plan to sell off the World Cup goes up in smoke, DAILY MAIL SPORT tells the humiliated FIFA president he must RESIGN

Daily Mail - Sports - 8 hours ago

The five dramatic days that shook Infantino and world football -- BBC Sport's Simon Stone reflects on the unravelling of Gianni Infantino's plans to sell off stakes in Fifa competitions.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA leadership after investment plan -- FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday's announcement.

CBS News - World - 8 hours ago

FIFA official resigns in protest of World Cup investment plan -- The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media. -- Jul 31

The pressure is rising on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ditch a $20 billion privatization plan, but soccer's governing body is doubling down and criticizing the media.

CBS News - World - 9 hours ago

FIFA says it is scrapping plans to sell off World Cup after outcry - Sports - Soccer - World Cup - | August 1

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Friday ‌world soccer's governing body has scrapped plans ​to sell a ​stake in the World Cup ​to private investors after widespread ‌backlash.

CBC News - Sports - 9 hours ago

European soccer declares loss of confidence in FIFA chief over 'shabby' private financing plan

UEFA’s statement, which stopped short of explicitly calling for the FIFA chief’s resignation, said that he had promised to be “transparent” when he asked FIFA’s Member Associations to vote for him as president in 2016, but he had failed to deliver on this.

CTV News - Sports - 9 hours ago

'No option should be off the table': UEFA turns up heat on Infantino after FIFA's $20 billion World Cup plan collapse

Times of India - Sports - 9 hours ago

English FA call for major FIFA investigation as furious statement released

Daily Express - Sports - 9 hours ago

FIFA Scraps World Cup Sell-Off Plan After Resistance From Members

The agency’s business proposal was met with immediate resistance led by the European soccer ruling body.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Will Infantino survive FIFA's latest scandal? Trump's involvement changes everything

Independent UK - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Gianni Infantino's final humiliation: Donald Trump denies any knowledge of FIFA president's disastrous plot to sell the World Cup: 'Who?'

Daily Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

UEFA 'rebuilding trust' after FIFA scraps World Cup plans

Europe's governing body, UEFA has called Gianni Infantino's decision to abandon his plans to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private equity investors a "victory for the whole game."

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Who are candidates to take on Infantino for FIFA presidency? All to know

Who is tipped to replace Gianni Infantino after the World Cup investment plan crisis?

Aljazeera - Sports - 10 hours ago

Burnham says Fifa made 'right decision' to scrap World Cup investment plan

Gianni Infantino backtracked overnight on his investment plan.

Evening Standard - Politics - 10 hours ago

FIFA officials plot mutiny to oust boss over secret World Cup deal: 'Kill the monster'

"The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many other members of the football family,” UEFA said in the statement obtained by this newspaper.

New York Post - Business - 10 hours ago

UEFA welcomes FIFA's crucial decision to scrap stake sale proposal

International The News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Andy Burnham calls for Gianni Infantino to RESIGN: Prime Minister tells under-fire FIFA president he is 'the wrong man' to lead football in wake of World Cup backlash

Daily Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

How FIFA's World Cup private investment plan imploded

FIFA drops its World Cup private investment plan after global backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC and political leaders, leaving Gianni Infantino weakened.

Gulf News - Sports - 11 hours ago

Uefa declares loss of confidence in Fifa president Infantino

Independent UK - Sports - 11 hours ago

'Infantino out' – but who might challenge for Fifa presidency?

Independent UK - Sports - 11 hours ago

UEFA declares loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino: Pressure mounts on FIFA president after disastrous World Cup plot as football chiefs look to overthrow him

Daily Mail - Sports - 11 hours ago

UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino's FIFA leadership

Aljazeera - Sports - 11 hours ago

FIFA ends plan to sell off World Cup stake as UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino

Sky News - Sports - 11 hours ago

UEFA welcomes FIFA's decision to scrap stake sale

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 11 hours ago

FIFA scraps World Cup privatisation plan following international pressure

The Canary - World - 12 hours ago

Infantino's FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires

Aug 1 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino, hitherto untouchable at the helm of soccer's global governing body, suffered a crushing blow on Friday when his bold reach for private equity riches was brought to an end in the face of a ferocious backlash.A FIFA statement, attributed to Infantino, conceded that the p

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 12 hours ago

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after fierce backlash, pressure grows on Infantino

Gianni Infantino scraps his controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. Amid a widespread backlash, UEFA members had voted to boycott future World Cups if the plan went through. And the Asian Football Confederation said “the future of global football must always be shaped through proper consultation”.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Reaction to FIFA backing down on World Cup sell-off plans

Aug 1 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world soccer's governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors after widespread backlash.The following are quotes and reactions.AFC PRESIDENT SHEIKH SALMAN BIN EBRAHIM AL-KHALIFA"The future of glo

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 12 hours ago

FIFA Forward Enterprise Abandoned: Infantino Withdraws $20 Billion Proposal After Widespread Football Backlash

International Business Times - Business - 13 hours ago

FIFA faces renewed transparency demands after retreat on World Cup sell-off plan

On Saturday FIFA faced repeated demands for transparency after suddenly advancing to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup-a significant move that prompted severe pushback from...

International The News - Sports - 13 hours ago

Infantino's FIFA drops $4.2B World Cup sell-off plan after revolt

FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell a minority stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup after fierce opposition from regional football...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 13 hours ago

Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, another says staff 'deceived' -- Graham Dunbar -- Sports

Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by a project that must not go ahead.

CBC News - Sports - 13 hours ago

Donald Trump speaks out on Gianni Infantino World Cup plans after boycott threat -- US President Donald Trump has been asked about the controversial plans put forward by FIFA...

Daily Express - Sports - 13 hours ago

'Really intriguing' | Who could challenge Infantino for FIFA presidency?

Sky News - Sports - 13 hours ago

Trust in Infantino 'badly shaken' after Fifa scraps World Cup investment plan

Mr Infantino said early on Saturday that ‘this proposal will not proceed’ after it became clear the project had created divisions.

Evening Standard - Politics - 14 hours ago

FIFA faces fresh transparency calls after retreat on World Cup sell-off plan

Aug 1 : FIFA faced renewed calls for transparency on Saturday after it abruptly shelved plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup, a proposal that triggered fierce backlash from regional confederations that said they had been blindsided.The swift reversal has exposed growing unease withi

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 14 hours ago

Football must be 'shaped through proper consultation' by FIFA, says AFC

Aljazeera - Sports - 14 hours ago

Humiliated FIFA president Gianni Infantino accepts defeat as he scraps controversial plot to sell the World Cup in embarrassing U-turn - now he is in a fight to save his job

Daily Mail - Sports - 15 hours ago

FIFA Drops $20 Billion World Cup Investment Plan Amid Backlash

‘It has become clear that the project has created divisions,’ FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Gianni Infantino makes major decision on World Cup plans overnight as FIFA boss speaks out

Daily Express - Sports - 15 hours ago

FIFA make major overnight announcement as Gianni Infantino publicly humiliated

WalesOnline - Sports - 15 hours ago

FIFA drops controversial $20B World Cup investment plan: What's next for Infantino?

FIFA has decided to scrap $20 billion worth of World Cup investment plans after receiving the global backlash over the controversial proposal. As per the proposal, the World football’s...

International The News - Sports - 16 hours ago

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes? -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

BBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Watch: Why Fifa dropped plans to sell stakes in the World Cup -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why Gianni Infantino has backed down on his controversial investment proposal.

BBC News - World - 16 hours ago

FIFA scraps private investment plan after fierce backlash from officials worldwide

Dawn - World - 16 hours ago

Reaction -- AFC and Australia welcome Fifa climbdown on World Cup sell-off plan

Guardian UK - Sports - 16 hours ago

Asian football body welcomes FIFA backdown, calls for transparency

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

FIFA scrap World Cup sell-off plan after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s job is left in serious doubt

Evening Standard - Sports - 16 hours ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino scraps controversial World Cup plan

Amid intense pressure from all corners of the world and sport, the FIFA chief has called an end to a plan that seemed destined to alter the game in ways never seen before

CBS News - Sports - 17 hours ago

World Cup sell-off: Has FIFA finally gone too far?

A new FIFA proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with fury in the football world. Under Gianni Infantino’s presidency, FIFA has become increasingly profit-driven, but is this too much?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 17 hours ago

Why Germany may stand up against FIFA's World Cup sell-off

Leading figures in German football have lined up to criticize Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. Germany is showing signs that they may ready to oppose Infantino's re-election.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 17 hours ago

Gianni Infantino drops FIFA World Cup private equity plan after global backlash

Times of India - Sports - 17 hours ago

FIFA Drops Plan to Sell Stakes in the World Cup After Backlash

FIFA dropped a plan on Friday to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from member organizations.

Breitbart - Sports - 17 hours ago

FIFA abandons $4.2-billion World Cup stake sale plan after global backlash

Times of India - Business - 18 hours ago

FIFA Scraps Private Investment Plan After Backlash

Deccan Chronicle - Sports - 19 hours ago

FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors

NPR - Business - 19 hours ago

FIFA's Gianni Infantino scraps proposal to sell stake in World Cup

Daily Express - Sports - 20 hours ago

Soccer - FIFA drops plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after backlash - July 31 (UPI) -- FIFA dropped Friday a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from worldwide soccer confederations.

UPI - Sports - 20 hours ago

Sports News - FIFA drops plan to sell stakes in the World Cup after backlash

UPI - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

World football's governing body has scrapped controversial plans to sell off part of its business empire. -- The plan would have raised $US4.2 billion ($5.9 billion) by selling about 20 per cent of a new unit that would run events, including the World Cup. -- In calling off the plan, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the project had "created divisions".

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Why has Infantino scrapped FIFA's World Cup investment plan? What to know

How FIFA President Gianni Infantino was forced abandon his World Cup equity plan after seismic backlash across football.

Aljazeera - Sports - 20 hours ago

FIFA Boss Infantino Scraps World Cup Sell Off Plans After Backlash

"Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place," the FIFA president said in a statement on Friday.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 20 hours ago

Gianni Infantino abandons plans to sell FIFA World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

FIFA scraps private investment plan after backlash: Infantino

The idea of allowing private investors even a small stake in FIFA flagship events such as the World Cup had been roundly condemned.

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 21 hours ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino drops plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity

The plan received pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 21 hours ago

England and fellow UEFA nations set to unanimously BOYCOTT World Cup over Gianni Infantino's plans to sell shares to private investors - as American bloc unites to REJECT proposals in blow to FIFA chief

Daily Mail - Sports - 21 hours ago

FIFA's World Cup plot turns to rubble: Deluded Gianni Infantino's controversial plan is dead as key allies rebel and more nations unite to oppose bid to sell off football

Daily Mail - Sports - 21 hours ago

Gianni Infantino's most bitter rival: Meet UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin - the Slovenian lawyer taking on FIFA's plan to sell the World Cup

Daily Mail - Sports - 21 hours ago

FIFA says it's not moving forward with controversial World Cup sell-off plan

ABC News - World - 22 hours ago

FIFA cancels Infantino's World Cup private equity plan after widespread backlash

As pressure mounted on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity, the organization canceled the project.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 22 hours ago

Fifa scraps plan to sell World Cup stakes after boycott threat

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing considerable pressure after his controversial plan collapsed

Independent UK - Sports - 22 hours ago

FIFA president nixes idea to sell stakes in World Cup to private equity investors

NBC News - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash -- FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.

FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.

CBS News - World - 22 hours ago

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after pushback from members

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

FIFA forced to scrap World Cup private investment plan after backlash

FIFA and its president Infantino faced fierce backlash across football world over plans to sell stake in World Cup.

Aljazeera - Sports - 22 hours ago

FIFA abandons World Cup privatisation plan after fierce backlash

FIFA had proposed to set up a commercial subsidiary which would sell a 20 per cent stake in the World Cup to private investors.

SBS - World - 22 hours ago

FIFA scraps controversial US$20 billion World Cup investment plan

FIFA’s plan to sell a piece of its business empire to outside investors has collapsed following an open revolt by soccer officials worldwide and a major rift among top FIFA executives, the New York Post reported on Friday.

CTV News - Sports - 22 hours ago

Gianni Infantino 'to lose FIFA Presidency' as furious resignation letter issued -- Infantino sparked anger across the world of football.

Daily Express - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Club Sportico: FIFA's $4B Selloff Is About Buying More Power

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

FIFA has scrapped $20B World Cup sell-off plan following European boycott, global outrage: sources

"They are not the feeling this. There is no way they want to continue to be involved in this mess," said a source briefed on the collapsed deal.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

CONMEBOL seeks more information, launches consultations on FIFA World Cup stake sale proposal

July 31 : South American soccer body CONMEBOL said on Friday it had requested further information from FIFA on its proposal to sell a stake in its tournament business, including the World Cup, and launched a consultation process with its member associations.CONMEBOL said it had requested further information a

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 1 day ago

Does FIFA need private investment?

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Asian Soccer Body Backs Europe After World Cup Boycott Threat Over FIFA Plans

Three out of six of the sport’s regional bodies have rejected commercial proposals, while a senior adviser to FIFA chief Infantino resigned in protest.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

FIFA COO Lamour says staff deceived over Infantino's World Cup plan

Senior FIFA executive, Kevin Lamour, says staff were deceived over President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Will Infantino survive Fifa's latest scandal? Trump changes everything

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

Soccer -- Gianni Infantino adviser quits over FIFA World Cup stake sale plan -- Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser in protest of the plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors, he said Friday.

UPI - World - 1 day ago

Senior FIFA executive says staff was deceived over Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago

Gianni Infantino Adviser Quits Over FIFA World Cup Stake Sale Plan

Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser to protest a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Trump says he never spoke to FIFA leader about sale

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA governance row: Football world body faces growing objections to stake sale plan

Pressure is mounting on football's world governing body FIFA after its controversial proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup. Regional football authorities across the world are lining up against the plan, with the Asian Football Confederation the latest to voice its opposition. William Denselow reports from Brussels.�

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Senior FIFA adviser resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 1 day ago

Arsene Wenger has ruined his own legacy. We once thought he was The Professor, now we see the truth - a silent stooge following his master Gianni Infantino... and is ex-Arsenal boss the real brains behind FIFA's madcap schemes?

Daily Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA tests the limits of private equity in sports with World Cup subsidiary sale

UEFA and Concacaf's rejection of FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup's commercial operations highlights uneasiness with private equity in sports.

CNBC - US News - 1 day ago

Argentina stars facing World Cup ban over Falklands banner as FIFA investigate -- Argentina players could be banned from the next World Cup under FIFA rules.

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

Gianni Infantino's shameful World Cup move leaves FIFA doomed - only a matter of time

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

Infantino is 'wrong man' to lead FIFA: Andy Burnham

Gianni Infantino faces fresh backlash as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham brands him the wrong man to lead FIFA over plans to sell competition stakes.

Gulf News - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA World Cup plot RECAP: Furious chiefs hit out at Gianni Infantino's 'blackmail' ploy as under-fire president tries to force through 64-team expansion

Daily Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Burnham: Infantino is 'wrong man to lead' Fifa

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Senior FIFA Official Resigns Over Infantino's World Cup Sell-Off Plan, Second Says It 'Deceived' Staff

“It is the project of one person,” said FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour, a long-time colleague of Infantino at both FIFA and UEFA.

Huffington Post - Sports - 1 day ago

Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan. Second says it deceived staff

Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by a project that must not go ahead.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

World Business Report -- FIFA fallout: 'What's wrong with wanting to make money?'

Opposition grows to FIFA's plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

Gianni Infantino's FIFA Presidency Imperiled as European Soccer Vows World Cup Boycott Over Private Equity Plan

UEFA is threatening a boycott of the World Cup over FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plans to create a $20 billion private equity fund

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Soccer -- 'Nobody is selling football,' FIFA tells investment-plan critics -- FIFA on Friday vowed to proceed with its proposed private-investment plan amid staunch opposition from the sport's major governing bodies.

UPI - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA initiates fast-track study on expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams

FIFA has launched an accelerated tender process to examine the feasibility of expanding the men's World Cup teams, starting with the 2030 tournament.According to Reuters, World soccer's governing...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition

FIFA's World Cup 2026 expansion was their first since 1998, but the 2030 edition could rise to 64 teams.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Giannni Infantino World Cup plan in tatters as new statement released after fury -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suffered another blow to his plan to sell off a World Cup...

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

White House FIFA adviser resigns over Gianni Infantino proposal

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Why is UEFA threatening FIFA boycott? Infantino's World Cup plan explained

Al Jazeera looks at the growing global opposition to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's private investment plan.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Own goals: Gianni Infantino's timeline of FIFA controversies

Euronews - Entertainment - 1 day ago

OPINION - Gianni Infantino's FIFA fiasco is such a damning failure it's made me miss Sepp Blatter - Gianni Infantino's FIFA fiasco is such a damning failure I now miss Sepp Blatter

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

Exclusive: MEPs demand Infantino testify over FIFA's investment plan

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

UK minister declares FIFA's World Cup sale plan is collapsing amid boycott threats

British Finance Minister John Healey stated that FIFA's controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup is collapsing following fierce, coordinated pushback from European football authorities...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Pressure grows on Infantino as adviser resigns over FIFA World Cup investor plan

Asia’s soccer body joins Europe and North America in opposing plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

AFC backs UEFA as FIFA World Cup plan sparks outrage

AFC joins UEFA and CONCACAF in condemning FIFA’s private investment plan as senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro resigns and World Cup boycott fears grow.

Gulf News - Sports - 1 day ago

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA's World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago

European soccer teams vow to boycott FIFA over controversial sell-off plan

ABC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Andy Burnham takes explosive swipe at FIFA boss over World Cup scandal

Daily Express - Science - 1 day ago

Infantino's Adviser Quits As FIFA's World Cup Stake Plan Triggers Confederation Backlash

“It is a bad deal for FIFA’s Member Associations, a bad deal for football, and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game,” Carlos Cordeiro said.

Huffington Post - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA explore World Cup expansion amid sell-off controversy

FIFA president hoping to stage 64-team tournament in 2030

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA plans: Infantino under pressure as senior advisor quits

After regional football federations condemned FIFA plans for private investment, with European nations even threatening a World Cup boycott, a senior advisor to FIFA President Infantino has tendered his resignation.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 1 day ago

Top FIFA adviser quits over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s controversial “sell the World Cup” plan has spilled into a major crisis, prompting the resignation from senior advisor to Infantino, Carlos...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA could face World Cup boycott from 143 countries as UEFA receive further backing -- The next World Cup could look completely different if FIFA refuse to back down.

Daily Express - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA chief quits over World Cup scandal as Gianni Infantino blasted in furious statement

Daily Express - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Who is Joshua Kushner? FIFA's $4.2bn World Cup plan puts Democrat's ties with Trump in spotlight

Times of India - US News - 1 day ago

What you need to know about FIFA's private investment plan — and the backlash -- Jan Zeschky -- Sports

Less than two weeks since the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, soccer is once again front-page news thanks to a new private-investment proposal by FIFA president Gianni Infantino that's triggered significant backlash. Here's what you need to know.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino

BBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Kate Garraway shares World Cup news live on GMB as FIFA issues defiant statement

Kate Garraway was joined by her ITV co-star Adil Ray for the latest episode of Good Morning Britain

WalesOnline - Entertainment - 1 day ago

FIFA's offering Australia $45m to back selling the World Cup. Saying no might not be easy

One of the biggest single financial windfalls in Australian soccer history has been tabled by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. But, like all things in soccer, it’s not that simple.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

'Desperate, tone deaf' - Why FIFA's 4am statement raises more questions

Sky News - Sports - 1 day ago

Explained: Why Infantino is in 'big trouble' - and who could take over as FIFA president?

Sky News - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA rejects 'selling football' claims as controversial plan advances

FIFA unveiled plans to establish FIFA Forward Enterprise-an affiliate worth roughly $20 billion to manage its commercial, broadcasting, and event operations-declaring that “nobody is selling...

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA releases statement over World Cup plan amid UEFA boycott threat

‘Our planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports’ - FIFA statement

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA presses ahead with investment plan despite UEFA boycott threat

FIFA said Friday it will continue consulting its 211 member associations on a controversial proposal to bring private investment into the commercial arm of...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

FIFA's Infantino betrays World Cup and bribes soccer bodies with 30 pieces of silver

All 55 UEFA members on Thursday unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions in response to plans to sell off the tournament to private investors

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

European nations vow World Cup boycott and North American soccer body rejects FIFA's private equity plan

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago

World Business Report -- UEFA Shows FIFA the Red Card

UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA commercial plans

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

CONCACAF rejects FIFA's private investment plan as UEFA threatens World Cup boycott

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in soccer’s biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

CTV News - Sports - 2 days ago

UEFA to boycott World Cup as North American and Asia federations denounce FIFA sale

North American, European and Asian soccer bodies on Thursday rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Donald Trump set for awkward Gianni Infantino talks as FIFA's worst-case scenario unfolds

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

More Than 900 Suspected Human Traffickers Arrested During FIFA World Cup

One state reported arresting 190 suspected human traffickers during the soccer tournament.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Sports -- Of course a Miami man is at the center of FIFA's sellout scandal

Miami New Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

CONCACAF members unanimously reject FIFA proposals

All 41 CONCACAF associations oppose FIFA’s proposal to sell a stake in World Cup business operations, citing lack of due process and governance concerns

Gulf News - Sports - 2 days ago

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 2 days ago

Uefa threatens full Fifa boycott over World Cup sale plans. Audio, 32 minutes -- Uefa threatens full Fifa boycott over World Cup sale plans

UEFA’s 55 associations threaten a full FIFA boycott over plans to sell the World Cup.

BBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

Major update on FIFA World Cup boycott as Gianni Infantino told 'resign!'

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

European Nations to Boycott Soccer World Cup Over New FIFA Proposals

UEFA said the sport is ‘not for sale,’ and its 55 members will not take part in FIFA tournaments for as long as the commercial proposals ‘remain alive.’

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

The Kushner-Backed FIFA Takeover Tearing the Soccer World Apart

Mother Jones - Politics - 2 days ago

FIFA investment plan sparks boycott threat ahead of 2030 World Cup

ABC News - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA unveils controversial World Cup investor plan

UEFA is challenging FIFA's plan to sell part of the World Cup's commercial rights to investors.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Group Agrees To Boycott FIFA Competitions Over 'Profound Failure Of Leadership'

“This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football,” said UEFA.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

Europe to Boycott World Cup in FIFA Protest

European soccer body UEFA has voted to boycott FIFA events, including the World Cup, unless FIFA drops its controversial plan to sell off part of its commercial business to private investors.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 2 days ago

UEFA says will boycott World Cup over FIFA proposals

UEFA threatens to pull European teams from the World Cup if FIFA pushes ahead with its $20bn private investment plan for the FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative.

Gulf News - Sports - 2 days ago

Rich Lam / FIFA via Getty Images

The next FIFA competition is in Europe, the Women’s Under-20 World Cup hosted by Poland from Sept. 5.

NBC News - Business - 2 days ago

UEFA to boycott all FIFA tournaments over World Cup stakes plan

UEFA member countries unanimously voted Thursday to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, in protest of FIFA's plan to sell stakes...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 2 days ago

Uefa to boycott World Cup if Fifa plans go through to sell stakes to private investors

Irish Times - Sports - 2 days ago

England reveal decision on boycotting World Cup over Gianni Infantino FIFA plan

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

Business Daily -- Listen again - Follow the Money: FIFA's Billions

Sam Fenwick looks at how FIFA generates billions of dollars from the World Cup

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

FIFA charges for assault against Argentina thugs in World Cup final revealed -- After Argentina's shocking post-match behaviour at the World Cup final, FIFA have lodged charges...

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

England instructed to boycott World Cup as FIFA controversy takes another twist

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Argentina Conduct At World Cup

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina’s football association and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Opposition Grows to FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Plan

European soccer body UEFA has called an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss a response to Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA's commercial operations, including rights to the World Cup.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 2 days ago

FIFA's World Cup plans explained: Why UEFA is holding an emergency meeting

UEFA is set to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday afternoon to discuss the controversial FIFA’s World Cup stakeholder plans and how to deal with such a plan. Not only did European...

International The News - Sports - 2 days ago

Spain mints new euro coin to celebrate historic FIFA World Cup win

Video. Spain's Royal Mint will issue a 5‑euro silver coin in honour of the men's foootball team winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey earlier this month.

Euronews - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Backlash Over Kushner-Linked FIFA World Cup Deal

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

Gianni Infantino's 'leaked letter' to FIFA nations as World Cup row takes another twist

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

Infantino issues major FIFA update as 55 countries plan World Cup boycott -- Infantino's plans have sparked fury.

Daily Express - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA's private investment plan is 'not an obligation'

Gianni Infantino insists FIFA’s proposed commercial subsidiary to manage World Cup and tournament rights is an opportunity, not an obligation, despite fierce criticism.

Gulf News - Sports - 2 days ago

FIFA Officially Charges Argentina for Waving Falklands Banner at World Cup

Fifa has officially charged Argentina for waving a politically-charged flag at the World Cup after defeating England in the semi-final.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 days ago

OPINION - Gianni Infantino and FIFA have just gone 1 step too far – football world must act now - OPINION: Just when you thought the FIFA boss couldn't stoop any lower, he drops a bombshell plan...

Daily Express - World - 2 days ago

World Cup for sale? FIFA risks the magic for money -- m read

All sports fans should be worried about the commoditisation of the beautiful game

Gulf News - Opinion - 2 days ago

World Business Report -- Have FIFA scored an own goal?

FIFA offers federations $40 million each to back its plan to sell its commercial rights.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan Sparks Global Backlash. UEFA Says Tournament 'Is Not FIFA's To Sell'

FIFA's ambitious plan to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup has ignited one of the biggest governance disputes in modern soccer.

International Business Times - Business - 3 days ago

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 3 days ago

Of course a Miami man is at the center of FIFA's sellout scandal

Miami New Times - Sports - 3 days ago

family business -- Everyone Hates FIFA's Plan to Let Jared Kushner's Brother Run the World Cup -- Bess Levin -- "Football does not belong to investors," said U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham as the UEFA also expressed strong opposition.

“Football does not belong to investors,” said U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham as the UEFA also expressed strong opposition.

New York Magazine - US News - 3 days ago

FIFA offers $40m to attract nations to back World Cup investment plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has written to all member associations offering up to $40 million if they back a controversial plan to sell minority stakes in the organization's major competitions,...

International The News - Sports - 3 days ago

Sean Penn's CORE Mounts $5M Campaign (With Assist From FIFA Foundation) to Aid Venezuela

The campaign comes after twin shocks devastated the country: "Earthquake response and recovery have been part of CORE's DNA since our founding in response to the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake."

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 3 days ago

Gianni Infantino ripped to shreds and branded 'pathetic' after leaked Argentina letter -- The FIFA president is once again coming under heavy criticism.

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash

The FA said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s proposals.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

England fans 'planning Gianni Infantino protest' with FIFA facing World Cup boycott -- Fans have had enough of FIFA's antics and are planning a response.

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

OPINION - Gianni Infantino and FIFA aren't fit for purpose - there's only one way to save football - COMMENT: Football's governing body is once again acting shamefully - it's now time for real change.

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

World Cup row explodes as FIFA face boycott from 55 countries and UEFA left furious

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA facing World Cup boycott from 55 countries as Gianni Infantino sparks fury -- The World Cup could be plunged into chaos.

Daily Express - Sports - 3 days ago

FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup

NPR - Business - 3 days ago

FIFA's Gianni Infantino Ripped by European Soccer for $20 Billion World Cup Investment Group Plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino immediately came under fire after announcing plans to launch a $20 billion private World Cup investment group

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion US operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA -- Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion US company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday — and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA.

CBC News - Sports - 4 days ago

FIFA plans to form new commercial subsidiary and sell stake

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 4 days ago

Lisandro Martinez responds to 'arrogant' Argentina gesture amid FIFA punishment decision

Daily Express - Sports - 4 days ago

FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Blasts World Cup Detractors: 'You Were Consumed by Hate'

FIFA president Gianni Infantino took a swipe at the World Cup's critics, blasting them for spreading "hate"

Breitbart - Sports - 4 days ago

Business -- Report: Miami Airbnb hosts made more than any other during FIFA World Cup

And the rich get richer!

Miami New Times - US News - 5 days ago

FIFA boss Infantino takes aim at World Cup critics

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 5 days ago

Gianni Infantino defends 2026 FIFA World Cup, says critics are 'planting seeds of hate'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at the critics of the 2026 World Cup in a strongly-worded message. This year’s World Cup has experienced various controversies ranging from...

International The News - Sports - 5 days ago

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Through the Lens of a Haaretz Photographer

Haaretz - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Despite everything FIFA threw at it, football really was the winner

The World Cup produced a jarring, compelling mix of the very best and the very worst that sport has to offer. But somehow, the game emerged triumphant.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 7 days ago

Norway protests Trump call to FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun suspension

New York Daily News - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Trump pitches FIFA's Gianni Infantino for UN secretary-general: report

President Donald Trump insists his friend is ‘respected by everyone around the world,’ ignoring the many controversies that threatened to throw soccer’s biggest tournament into turmoil

Independent UK - US News - 10 days ago

FIFA World Cup final scores record TV ratings in Canada

Sunday’s final match drew audience of 6.4 million viewers, according to preliminary numbers

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 11 days ago

Canadian professor helps FIFA create tools to keep moms playing soccer

Toronto Star - Health - 11 days ago

Trump exclusion from FIFA World Cup photo called into question

New York Daily News - Politics - 11 days ago

Inside the backstage frenzy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show

New York Post - Entertainment - 12 days ago

Despite FIFA's best efforts, this World Cup was one to celebrate

New York Daily News - Top Stories - 12 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show: Star Performances

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show featured spectacular performances by some of the world's biggest music stars. From Madonna to BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber, the star-studded show entertained fans with chart-topping hits and unforgettable stage moments.

Deccan Chronicle - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Spain manages to win a World Cup during FIFA's cash-counting award show

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 12 days ago

Spain dominates 2026 FIFA World Cup individual awards

Albawaba - Sports - 12 days ago

The World Cup looks set to expand again in 2030 as it is reported that FIFA's disciplinary decision was made by one man.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 12 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 4-6 England match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 13 days ago

Spain vs Argentina predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Albawaba - Sports - 14 days ago

France vs England predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

France and England will face each other today at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.After their dr

Albawaba - Sports - 14 days ago

Atlanta versus Philadelphia: Comparing the 2 most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US

Business Insider - Sports - 14 days ago

FIFA Doesn't Have a Plan to Deal With Climate Change

Wired News - Science - 14 days ago

How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final's Halftime Show

SBS - Top Stories - 15 days ago

FIFA World Cup final: Where to watch in Orlando

Orlando Sentinel - Entertainment - 16 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: England 1-2 Argentina match report and highlights

In a very exciting match, Argentina secured its spot in the final for the seventh time in its history. They got a 2-1 win against England at the Mercede

Albawaba - Sports - 17 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 0-2 Spain match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 18 days ago

England vs Argentina predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA, will host a massive game between England and Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.England

Albawaba - Sports - 18 days ago

Miami Life -- FIFA Fan Festival is over, but you can still snag one of those viral World Cup bracelets

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 18 days ago

France vs Spain predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Albawaba - Sports - 19 days ago

FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 20 days ago

I attended one of the most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US. It celebrated more than the World Cup teams.

Business Insider - Sports - 20 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 20 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway 1-2 England match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 20 days ago

Argentina vs Switzerland predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Albawaba - Sports - 21 days ago

Norway vs England predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Albawaba - Sports - 21 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain 2-1 Belgium match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 22 days ago

Can Fifa ever actually change? Inside Gianni Infantino's grip on power

Independent UK - Sports - 22 days ago

Readers sound off on Trump's FIFA meddling, regulating crypto and better letters

New York Daily News - Opinion - 22 days ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: France 2-0 Morocco match report and highlights

Albawaba - Sports - 22 days ago

FIFA President Infantino to be investigated over Balogun red card intervention

Albawaba - Sports - 23 days ago

Did FIFA rob Egypt to save Messi's World Cup?

Miami New Times - Sports - 24 days ago

FIFA probes claims of racist abuse aimed at iShowSpeed in Miami

Miami New Times - Sports - 24 days ago

Could football break away from FIFA and its World Cup?

FIFA’s actions at the World Cup, and closeness to Donald Trump, have put the organization under fire. Federations, fans, coaches and players have gone public with complaints, but is there a way out?

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 25 days ago

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

Apple Valley News Now - Sports - 26 days ago

Justin Bieber in talks to join FIFA World Cup final halftime show

ALBAWABA - Justin Bieber could join FIFA World Cup final halftime show lineup.The FIFA World Cup final is apparently trying to add another chart-topping

Albawaba - Entertainment - 28 days ago

FIFA World Cup's greatest victory: Uniting cultures through diversity

As the FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, debates surrounding the expansion of the tournament to 48 teams continue to dominate conversations...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 29 days ago

FIFA reportedly preps for 50K Argentina fans in Miami Friday

Will the FIFA World Cup host a repeat of the mayhem seen when Argentina faced Colombia in the 2024 Copa final in Miami?

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

How FIFA spends millions on World Cup grass

Business Insider - Science - 1 month ago

Infantino's Middle East playbook: How Fifa boss uses geopolitics on the World Cup stage

The soccer supremo has been criticised for interfering in the award of tournaments to Morocco and Saudi Arabia, as well as not banning Israel from international competition

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Uncertainty over Iran's FIFA World Cup participation

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026™

Exclusive coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026ᵀᴹ via SBS Sport, including all the latest action, highlights, interviews and opinion from the world's biggest football event.

SBS - Politics - 1 month ago

Iran to Lodge FIFA Complaint Over World Cup Travel Restrictions

Haaretz - World - 1 month ago

Plantation native is one of several FIFA World Cup players with Miami ties

Because there's always a South Florida connection.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

FIFA's Haiti jersey ban echoes the long campaign to discredit and downplay the Haitian Revolution -- Julia Gaffield, William & Mary

The Conversation - Entertainment - 1 month ago

All In With Ashley: 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview Feat. Filippo Silva

Newsweek - Sports - 1 month ago

Canada drawing lessons from success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Ambassador

The Peninsula brings the latest news from Qatar and around the world. We also cover in detail football, cricket, business, entertainment, Bollywood, Hollywood, Science, Technology, Health, Fitness and opinions from leading columnists.

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026

Real-time sports coverage from the Middle East, written by experts who care as much as you do.

Albawaba - Sports - 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Miami: What to know before you go

The first bit of information for those new to South Florida: Hard Rock Stadium is actually not in host city Miami.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, taking place between June 11 and July 19, 2026.

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 2 months ago

Canada welcomes the world for FIFA World Cup 2026

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 2 months ago

Is Fifa World Cup 2026 the most exclusionary tournament in history?

Eye-watering costs, visa restrictions and long travel distances mean this World Cup edition may not 'unite the world' the way Fifa claims

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Best photos from FIFA World Cup 2026

ABC News - Top Stories - 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026™ : Beautiful Game Changers

Beautiful Game Changers is an SBS Audio project created for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, featuring 12 mini documentaries showcasing people across Australia using football to promote connection and social cohesion.

SBS - World - 2 months ago

Pakistan coach Adeel calls for more international matches after FIFA Series

Dawn - Sports - 3 months ago

Star-studded draw sets stage for historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup

Daily Sabah - Sports - 3 months ago

FIFA refuses to relocate Iran's 2026 World Cup matches

The Canary - Sports - 3 months ago

FIFA raises ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup final to record levels

The Canary - Sports - 3 months ago

Tiny nation books maiden Fifa World Cup spot

NZ Herald - Sports - 9 months ago

FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision

Russia Today - Sports - 1 year ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Qatar 2022 rolled over us and we had to lie back and take it. A Saudi World Cup in 2030? Football just needs to say NO to the hideous Gianni Infantino and his FIFA henchmen

Daily Mail - Opinion - 1 year ago