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/ 1 day ago2026 World Cup rules tightened further as FIFA moves to stop players leaving pitch in protest, all thanks to AFCON controversy
The road to the 2026 World Cup is already filled with transformation, and the latest development has placed discipline and conduct firmly under the spotlight.

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/ 1 day agoFIFA president ends speculation over Iran’s 2026 World Cup status as Gianni Infantino confirms final call 40 days before start
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 40 days away, one of the tournament’s most discussed questions has now received a clear answer from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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/ 2 days agoWorld Cup dominance under threat: Olympics consider removing soccer age restriction
The Olympics could remove the age restriction in men’s soccer in an effort to make the competition more comparable to the FIFA World Cup.

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/ 3 days agoFIFA considers proposal to mandate one U-21 homegrown player in every starting lineup
In an effort to boost the development of young talent, FIFA has announced that it is studying a new proposal that would require all teams to always have a U-21 player in the lineup. As a result, several clubs across Europe could be significantly affected.

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/ 3 days agoGianni Infantino’s FIFA announces record $871M financial distribution for 2026 World Cup participants
Gianni Infantino and FIFA have announced that a record $871 million will be distributed among the participants of the 2026 World Cup.

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/ 4 days agoFIFA approves red card rule for players covering mouths after Vinicius Jr–Prestianni incident ahead of World Cup
In an effort to prevent a repeat of the recent incident between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni, FIFA has approved a new rule for the 2026 World Cup where players who cover their mouths during confrontations will receive an automatic red card.

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/ 4 days agoChristian Pulisic’s Milan and Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona braced for FIFA’s major change in European leagues after 2026 World Cup
Christian Pulisic’s Milan and Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona could soon find themselves at the center of a dramatic new era in soccer after FIFA reportedly began shaping plans for a major change to how domestic leagues operate after the 2026 World Cup. The proposal has already sparked debate across Europe, with supporters, clubs, and league officials […]

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/ 4 days agoFIFA reportedly to introduce two yellow card reset phases for 2026 World Cup
FIFA are reportedly set to introduce a new yellow card amnesty phase for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.

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/ 10 days agoFIFA president Gianni Infantino on alert as Iran reveals 2026 World Cup stance just 50 days before kick-off
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is closely watching developments after Iran issued a significant update regarding its plans for the competition, adding another layer of intrigue just weeks before kickoff.

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/ 11 days ago2026 World Cup reportedly faces ticket sales struggles: FIFA announces new sales phase with USMNT opener among affected matches
While the USMNT’s World Cup opener is reportedly among the fixtures struggling to move tickets, FIFA has announced a new sales phase.

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/ 16 days agoIran’s 2026 World Cup fate decided as FIFA president Gianni Infantino reveals its true status
As the global stage prepares for its biggest edition yet, questions about participating nations, mainly Iran, have added an extra layer of intrigue.

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/ 29 days agoLamine Yamal faces major twist as Spain risks losing 2030 World Cup Final hosting rights to Morocco due to bizarre reason
Spain’s early preparations for the 2030 World Cup have taken an unexpected turn, and for rising star Lamine Yamal, the latest developments could become a tough personal blow.

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/ 30 days agoBarcelona president Laporta complains to FIFA over Raphinha injury on Brazil duty
Raphinha suffered an injury while playing for Brazil, prompting a response from Barcelona president Joan Laporta directed at FIFA.

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/ 30 days agoFIFA gives green light to Arsene Wenger’s offside rule for pilot test in Canadian Premier League
FIFA has reached an agreement with the Canadian Premier League to make a pilot test of the Arsene Wenger’s offside rule.

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/ 31 days agoLamine Yamal takes stand against racism with emotional statement as Spain risks facing FIFA consequences ahead of 2026 World Cup
The evening at RCDE Stadium was meant to be a routine part of Spain’s World Cup preparations, but Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal found himself at the centre of an unexpected controversy.