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FIFA raises World Cup final ticket prices to $32,970

World Cup conflict: FIFA invites Iran to crisis talks in Zurich

The war in the Middle East has created uncertainty over Iran's participation in the World Cup. FIFA has invited the Iranian Football Federation to talks.

Israeli and Palestinian representatives refused to shake hands at FIFA congress

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wanted to act as a peacemaker and tried to get Israeli and Palestinian representatives to stand on stage together. It ended in an argument between them.

Gianni Infantino to run for re-election as FIFA president

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is running for re-election. He has 57 million reasons to do so.

Trump after Infantino's Iran statement: Let them play

There were requests from the United States that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup in North America. FIFA President Gianni Infantino shot this down at the FIFA Congress.

Good news for Infantino - receives great support from CAF and AFC

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election in 2027.

Iranian FIFA delegation forced to leave Canada after visas revoked

Iran's delegation to the FIFA Congress in Vancouver has left Canada after its visas were revoked. Iran's football chairman Mehdi Taj is said to have been a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which Canada designated as a terrorist organization in 2024.

FIFA wants at least one of its own products on the pitch

There should be at least one younger player on the pitch who has been brought up in the club. That's what FIFA wants to see going forward. Exactly how it will work is up to clubs, leagues and associations to decide in consultation with FIFA.

Afghan refugee team Afghan Women United cleared to compete in 2028 Olympic qualifiers

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is free to say what it wants, and so is the country's football association. The refugee team, Afghan Women United, is recognized as representing the nation in official tournaments organized by the International Football Association.

Haaland criticized for Budweiser beer commercial ahead of World Cup

Football star Erling Braut Haaland appears in an advertisement for beer brand Budweiser ahead of this summer's World Cup. He is now facing criticism in Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned.

Dollar rain over the World Cup - FIFA increases compensation

FIFA has decided to increase compensation for the national teams participating in this summer's men's World Cup from $727 million to $871 million.

FIFA decision: players covering their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card at the World Cup

Players who cover their mouths while speaking to an opponent will receive a red card during the World Cup. FIFA is also cracking down on players who leave the pitch in protest of referee decisions. That, too, will mean expulsion from this summer's finals.

Norwegian Football Association says FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump must be abolished

The FIFA Peace Prize awarded to US President Donald Trump must be abolished, the Norwegian Football Association says. It has no legitimacy and is clearly outside FIFA's mandate, says chairwoman Lise Klaveness.

Yellow cards canceled after World Cup group stage

FIFA is expected to change the rules on accumulated bookings at this summer's World Cup, according to the BBC, The Athletic and The New York Times. Bookings will be reset to zero after the group stage and after the quarter-finals.

World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit

FIFA is expected to increase the funding for this summer's Men's World Cup, following demands from a number of European football associations, Norwegian news agency NTB has learned.

21 million kronor for a ticket to the World Cup final

Tickets for the World Cup final are being sold for exorbitant amounts on FIFA's official resale site. Currently, four tickets are listed at 21 million kronor each.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni punished - could miss World Cup matches

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for a total of six European or international matches for his unsportsmanlike conduct in a Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Proposal to replace Iran with Italy called morally bankrupt by Iran's embassy

Italy missed the World Cup for the third time in a row. Now U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli wants Italy to take Iran's place in the World Cup.

FIFA fines Sweden after fans booed Poland national anthem

The Swedish Football Association has been fined after the opening ceremony before the playoff match against Poland.

South America backs Infantino if he stands for re-election

South American CONMEBOL is the first continental confederation to back incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election at next year's FIFA Congress.

Bennison says lack of playing time is tough

Hanna Bennison left Sweden for a record fee at 18. But her latest move, to Real Madrid, hasn't gone as the national team midfielder had hoped. It's been tough, of course, not having much playing time, the 23-year-old says.

FIFA releases more expensive World Cup tickets

FIFA, the international football federation, has been criticized for high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup. Now the federation is releasing new ticket categories - with even more expensive tickets.

Glenn Nyberg gets the chance to referee 2026 World Cup

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced the referees who will officiate at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Glenn Nyberg will officiate at this summer's championship.

FIFA investigates racist and Islamophobic chants at Spain vs Egypt match in Barcelona

Islamophobic and racist chants were heard in the stands during the international match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona last week. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has now opened an investigation into the Spanish Football Federation.