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/ 2 days agoGianni Infantino sends clear message on Mexico’s status as 2026 FIFA World Cup host
Amid internal conflicts in Mexico, FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the country’s organization of the 2026 World Cup.

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/ 4 days agoGianni Infantino’s FIFA could introduce new anti-time-wasting rule at 2026 World Cup after pilot tests
After pilot tests, FIFA could introduce new rules to directly address time-wasting at the 2026 World Cup.

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/ 8 days agoFIFA weighing Club World Cup format expansion for 2029 as UEFA’s position reportedly emerges
The 2029 Club World Cup could undergo another format change following last year’s edition, with the reported positions of FIFA and UEFA now coming into focus.

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/ 8 days agoFIFA president Gianni Infantino makes bold 2026 World Cup attendance claim despite widespread ticket prices criticism: ‘Every match is sold out’
Amid the ticket pricing storm, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has remained a central figure in defending the tournament’s commercial model, while insisting that demand has never been higher.

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/ 9 days agoFIFA discusses on Players’ Voice Panel a major change after Vinicius Jr. racism allegation against Prestianni
Following the complaint of alleged racist acts by Vinicius Jr against Gianluca Prestianni, UEFA has decided to open an investigation into the matter. Alongside this, FIFA is discussing a major change in soccer within the Players' Voice Panel, aiming to eradicate racial discrimination.

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/ 9 days agoFIFA breaks silence after UEFA’s decision: President Gianni Infantino takes firm stand following Vinicius racist abuse controversy
Vinicius once again found himself at the center of a heated controversy during a tense European night, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino watching closely as soccer’s governing bodies moved to address yet another racism allegation.

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/ 28 days agoFIFA unveils Asia’s top 2025 spenders ahead of another Saudi era with Ousmane Dembele, Robert Lewandowski, Vinicius, and Mohamed Salah: Where does Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr stand?
FIFA’s latest financial data has quietly confirmed what many in world soccer have sensed for months: the center of gravity is shifting again.

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/ 31 days agoReport: Ancelotti reunion with FIFA president Infantino could put Brazil in line to host 2029 Club World Cup
A reunion between head coach Carlo Ancelotti, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and Brazil officials could result in the nation to host the 2029 Club World Cup.

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/ 36 days agoUEFA and IFAB said no, but Arsene Wenger’s offside rule could still debut before 2026 FIFA World Cup: Idea refuses to die as CONCACAF league lined up for shock test
Despite strong resistance from Europe’s power brokers, Arsene Wenger remains at the heart of a proposal that could fundamentally reshape how offside is judged.

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/ 37 days agoFIFA hit with another huge blow before 2026 World Cup: IFAB decides on Arsene Wenger’s offside rule change proposal that sparked huge debate after UEFA’s call
The proposal has now collided with resistance at the highest level, underlining the deep divisions that still exist over how far soccer should evolve in the VAR era.

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/ 39 days agoFIFA Rankings release first 2026 update with Top 10 changes: Where do Messi’s Argentina, Ronaldo’s Portugal stand?
The FIFA Rankings have received their first update of 2026, with several changes in the Top 10 that raise questions about where Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal currently stand.

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/ 43 days agoFIFA suffers major setback ahead of 2026 World Cup: UEFA makes decision on Arsene Wenger’s radical offside rule change
What began as a vision to restore attacking freedom has suddenly encountered resistance at the highest level, delivering a moment that could significantly alter FIFA’s plans in the years ahead.

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/ 43 days agoRaphinha turns Spanish Super Cup celebration into statement: Barcelona hero aims subtle seven-word jab at FIFA and Ballon d’Or jury
Overlooked, underestimated, yet once again decisive when it mattered most, the Brazilian star left Jeddah with a trophy in his hands and a message that would soon echo far beyond the stadium.

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/ 48 days agoColombia coach Lorenzo says he wanted to vote for Messi at The Best but FIFA blocked it
Lionel Messi was the chosen candidate for Colombia head coach Nestor Lorenzo at The Best Awards, but FIFA did not allow him to vote for the Argentine star.

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/ 50 days ago2026 World Cup: FIFA unveils AI technology to enhance VAR decisions
FIFA announced that it will implement Artificial Intelligence tools during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.