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/ 4 days ago

Gianni 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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/ 5 days ago

Gianni 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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/ 10 days ago

FIFA 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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/ 11 days ago

FIFA 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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/ 33 days ago

Report: 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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/ 39 days ago

FIFA 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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/ 45 days ago

FIFA 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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/ 57 days ago

FIFA reportedly considering rule change to prevent time wasting: Could it apply before the 2026 World Cup?

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just months away, FIFA is reportedly considering a rule modification aimed at preventing time wasting.
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/ 60 days ago

2026 World Cup ticket demand keeps breaking records, FIFA’s Infantino says despite price controversy

Despite the ongoing controversy with the prices, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that the tickets for the 2026 World Cup are facing a record-breaking demand.
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/ 60 days ago

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino announces replacement for The Best awards ahead of 2026

In the end of an era, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced the awards that'll be replacing The Best ahead of 2026.
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/ 61 days ago

Arsene Wenger’s radical offside rule: When might FIFA introduce it and could it debut at the 2026 World Cup?

What once sounded like a radical idea is now being openly discussed by FIFA officials as part of a broader push to make the game more attacking, more fluid, and easier to officiate in the era of technology.
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/ 61 days ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino hints at rule changes, including Wenger offside rule, ahead of 2026 World Cup

As the 2026 World Cup gets closer, FIFA's Gianni Infantino hinted to several rule changes in soccer, addressing specifically the offside rule from Arsène Wenger.
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/ 61 days ago

FIFA president Infantino makes bold claim about Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League growth ahead of 2034 World Cup

Set to be the host nation for the 2034 World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino delivered a bold claim over the growth of Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Pro League.
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/ 76 days ago

Gianni Infantino’s FIFA could face 2026 World Cup ticket boycott from England fans

With prices continuing to rise, Gianni Infantino’s FIFA could face a boycott from England fans over 2026 World Cup ticket costs.
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/ 85 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.