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- Gianni Infantino Rebuffed at FIFA Congress as Palestinian Official Refuses Handshake Amid Bid for Fifth Term
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Sports
The 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver concluded in diplomatic tension on May 1, 2026, after Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub refused a staged handshake with I...
- Gianni Infantino Launches 2027 FIFA Presidential Bid With Strong Support From Asia and Africa
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially announced his candidacy for a new term leading world football's governing body from 2027 to 2031. The Swiss-Italian executive has alr...
- Palestinian Soccer Chief Jibril Rajoub Refuses Handshake With Israeli Vice President During Heated FIFA Congress Session
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Politics
The head of the Palestinian Football Association caused a significant stir at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver by declining a formal greeting with his Israeli counterpart. Jibril Raj...
- Gianni Infantino Confirms Iran Will Compete in United States for World Cup Despite Congress Absence
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has officially stated that the Iranian national team will participate in World Cup matches hosted in the United States despite current diplomatic fr...
- FIFA Projections Reveal Record $13 Billion Revenue Cycle Driven by Expanded 104-Match World Cup Format
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA has revised its 2023-2026 financial cycle revenue budget to an unprecedented $13 billion, marking a significant increase over the previous Qatar tournament cycle. The growth i...
- Iranian Soccer Chiefs Abandon FIFA Congress Following Alleged Hostility at Toronto Border Crossing
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Sports
Top officials from the Iranian football federation returned home after reporting unprofessional conduct by Canadian immigration staff during their arrival for the FIFA Congress. Th...
- FIFA approves global consultation on mandatory homegrown youth players in club starting lineups
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Sports
In a move described as a potential "football revolution," the FIFA Council has unanimously approved a global consultation process for a regulation requiring clubs to field at least...
- FIFA Considers Increasing 2026 World Cup Prizes Amid Rising Costs in North America
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA is evaluating a significant boost to the $727 million prize pool for the 2026 World Cup to assist national federations facing high operational expenses. The move follows conce...
- Italy Rejects Trump Official’s Proposal to Replace Iran in 2026 World Cup Amid Geopolitical Conflict
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Europe
Italian sports and government officials have formally dismissed a suggestion by a Trump administration envoy to replace Iran in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite the ongoin...
- Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Formally Requests FIFA Replace Iran with Italy for 2026 World Cup
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: US & Canada
U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli has proposed that FIFA disqualify Iran from the upcoming World Cup and award their slot to Italy. The suggestion follows Italy's recent qualifying...
- Trump Envoy Proposes Bold FIFA Swap to Replace Iran with Italy for 2026 World Cup
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Sports
Paolo Zampolli, a special envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, has formally suggested that FIFA disqualify the Iranian national team from the 2026 World Cup in favor of Italy. The...
- FIFA President Confirms Iran Participation in Seattle World Cup Match Amid Regional Conflict
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Sports
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will compete in the 2026 Men's World Cup, including their scheduled group stage fixture in Seattle. Despite the ongoing war...