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/ 21 days ago

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino issues honest apology to Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni after World Cup controversy

Following the controversy during the World Cup draw, FIFA’s Gianni Infantino issued an honest apology to Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni.
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/ 22 days ago

Why is Donald Trump receiving the FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup Draw?

U.S. President Donald Trump has been awarded with the FIFA Peace Prize it its first edition at the 2026 World Cup Draw, raising questions on the reasons behind this recognition.
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/ 22 days ago

2026 FIFA World Cup Draw results: Complete groups and key matchups

With 42 of the 48 national teams already qualified, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw occured today at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and the groups are already complete, promising some key matchups.
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/ 22 days ago

Why isn’t Italy included in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw?

After several months of anticipation, the 2026 World Cup is drawing near, with most of the national teams for the tournament already determined. As the hours count down to the draw that will decide the groups, Italy emerge as one of the notable absentees, surprising many.
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/ 25 days ago

FIFA’s boldest VAR overhaul yet: Two new 2026 World Cup rules could change soccer forever

As FIFA prepares the framework for the 2026 World Cup, soccer’s lawmakers are weighing their most ambitious Video Assistant Referee expansion yet—one that could reshape how the sport is officiated at its highest level.
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/ 26 days ago

Gianni Infantino, FIFA to test new anti–time-wasting rule with 2026 World Cup on the horizon

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Gianni Infantino has made a huge push for FIFA to test a new anti–time-wasting rule.
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/ 29 days ago

Christian Pulisic’s trip to Australia under threat? Milan vs. Como’s crucial missing piece, and how FIFA could decide Serie A’s fate

Beneath the hype surrounding Milan versus Como in Australia lies a deeper concern — a bureaucratic obstacle still unresolved, and an impending decision that could determine whether this match becomes a landmark moment or collapses entirely.
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/ 29 days ago

Rule bent too far for Cristiano Ronaldo in Lionel Messi deja vu? FIFA and Gianni Infantino face 2026 World Cup legal storm after Portugal star’s red card U-turn

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gianni Infantino both stand at the center of a controversy that has shaken the foundations of soccer governance. What happened this summer for Lionel Messi at the 2025 Club World Cup has now re-emerged on a much bigger stage, placing FIFA under unprecedented scrutiny.
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/ 29 days ago

2026 World Cup: Qualified team announces boycott of FIFA draw amid U.S. controversy

A national team announced that it will boycott the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for reasons unrelated to soccer.
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/ 30 days ago

When is Cristiano Ronaldo’s next game? Al Nassr star faces long break due to FIFA calendar

Cristiano Ronaldo will be facing a long break due to FIFA calendar until his next game with Al Nassr.
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/ 30 days ago

2026 World Cup ticket mania breaks expectations again: FIFA confirms record-shattering demand surge

The 2026 World Cup is still months away, yet the rush to secure seats has already reached a level FIFA has never experienced before. The organization has confirmed staggering new figures for ticket sales, igniting conversation across North America and beyond.
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/ 32 days ago

FIFA reveals procedures for 2026 World Cup Final Draw: Format, team pots and when the schedule will be announced

Ahead of the event on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in December 5th, FIFA has revealed the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Final Draw, with timelines for the format, team pots, and the schedule.
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/ 36 days ago

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announces another international tournament for next year

FIFA confirmed that another international tournament will take place just months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
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/ 36 days ago

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius lead first 2026 FIFA World Cup poster, but no sight of Cristiano Ronaldo: Why was the Portugal star missing?

The first promotional poster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was meant to celebrate global stars like Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. But one question overshadowed the excitement: why was Cristiano Ronaldo missing?
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/ 36 days ago

Gianni Infantino makes bold five-word 2026 World Cup claim about Lionel Messi’s role: FIFA president shockingly forgets about Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA president Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 2025 Ole Summit, delivered a bold message about Messi’s place in soccer history. Yet the statement was shrouded in mystery, introduced through a curious five-word claim that Infantino highlighted, astonishingly overlooking an equally historic reality involving Cristiano Ronaldo.