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FIFA unveil 2026 World Cup bidding process

FIFA unveil 2026 World Cup bidding process

FIFA unveiled the timetable of its delayed bidding process for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with president Gianni Infantino's plans for a 40-team tournament to be decided upon by October and a final decision on the hosts to be made in May 2020.
'If Trump, Kim can meet' then FIFA can have 48-team 2022 World Cup

'If Trump, Kim can meet' then FIFA can have 48-team 2022 World Cup

FIFA president supports Vietnam's World Cup dream

FIFA president supports Vietnam's World Cup dream

FIFA president to present AFF Cup trophy to winner

FIFA president to present AFF Cup trophy to winner

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will attend the second leg of the 2022 AFF Cup final between Thailand and Vietnam on Monday and present the trophy to the winner.
January 15, 2023 | 01:44 am PT
FIFA president urges fight against racism in football

FIFA president urges fight against racism in football

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called Thursday for a concerted fight against pervasive racism in international football.
April 11, 2024 | 08:36 pm PT
Former Turkish football club president sentenced to 43 months in prison for punching referee

Former Turkish football club president sentenced to 43 months in prison for punching referee

Former Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison after physically assaulting referee Umut Meler after a Turkish Super Lig match in late 2023.
November 12, 2024 | 12:39 am PT
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

FIFA have confirmed Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.
December 11, 2024 | 06:18 pm PT
World Club Cup winner to score up to $125M prize money

World Club Cup winner to score up to $125M prize money

The winner of this year's expanded Club World Cup in the United States will receive up to $125 million in prize money, FIFA announced on Wednesday.
March 26, 2025 | 06:38 pm PT
FIFA Club World Cup criticized for 'disaster' match with only 600 fans

FIFA Club World Cup criticized for 'disaster' match with only 600 fans

FIFA is facing heavy backlash after only around 600 spectators attended the 2025 Club World Cup match between South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday.
June 18, 2025 | 03:11 pm PT
FIFA cuts Chelsea–Fluminense Club World Cup ticket prices to cheaper than a beer

FIFA cuts Chelsea–Fluminense Club World Cup ticket prices to cheaper than a beer

FIFA has significantly reduced ticket prices for the 2025 Club World Cup semifinal between Chelsea and Fluminense in a bid to fill seats at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
July 6, 2025 | 11:54 pm PT
Indonesia suspected of influencing FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

Indonesia suspected of influencing FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

A prominent Malaysian journalist has suggested that Indonesia played a role in FIFA's sanctions against Malaysia over alleged forged documents for foreign players, raising tensions between the football communities of the two nations.
September 27, 2025 | 01:37 am PT
Indonesia denies involvement in FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

Indonesia denies involvement in FIFA's heavy sanctions on Malaysia

Indonesian football president and Youth and Sports Minister, Erick Thohir, has denied accusations of influencing FIFA's recent heavy sanctions on Malaysia for forging documents of foreign players.
September 30, 2025 | 08:28 pm PT
FIFA announces new ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asia

FIFA announces new ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asia

A new tournament, the FIFA ASEAN Cup, will be launched as part of an agreement between FIFA and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), aimed at boosting the development of football across the region.
October 26, 2025 | 07:01 pm PT
FIFA unveils new Peace Prize ahead of 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

FIFA unveils new Peace Prize ahead of 2026 World Cup draw in Washington

FIFA has created a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize to be awarded for the first time during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, world football's governing body said Wednesday.
November 6, 2025 | 04:33 pm PT
Ronaldo has private chat with Trump at Oval Office

Ronaldo has private chat with Trump at Oval Office

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had a private chat with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Oval Office following a high-profile dinner at the White House.
November 20, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
 
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