Another day, another controversy surrounding the cost of the 2026 World Cup for fans attending matches. Mikie Sherrill, who took office as the new New Jersey governor less than three months ago, called on FIFA to help NJ Transit defray some of the cost of getting fans to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where eight […]
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid ticket hikes
A top US lawmaker called on FIFA to pay for World Cup public transportation costs on Tuesday following a report that local authorities in New Jersey are planning massive price hikes during the tournament. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, said on X that football’s world governing body — which stands to earn $11 […]
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World Cup concerns are exaggerated, says FIFA vice-president
Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said Wednesday. This summer’s soccer tournament is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, and the buildup has been complicated by the war in the Middle […]
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New FIFA ruling boosts prospects for women coaches
All teams participating in a women’s tournament organized by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or assistant after soccer’s governing body passed ground-breaking regulations at its council meeting on Thursday.
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FIFA planning for World Cup to ‘go ahead as scheduled’ amid Iran uncertainty
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday underlined the body’s commitment to making sure the World Cup goes ahead “as scheduled” with “all teams” taking part amid doubts about Iran’s presence at the tournament. “FIFA is looking forward to all teams participating at the World Cup to compete in a spirit of fair play and mutual […]
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Mexico prepared to host Iran World Cup games, says president
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her country is prepared to host Iran’s first-round matches at the 2026 World Cup if needed due to the conflict in the Middle East. Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been in doubt since the war began last month, […]
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Iran War tests Trump-Infantino ‘bromance’
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup
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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the U.S.-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards.
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Infantino says players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested players who cover their mouths while talking to opponents could be sent off, in light of racism allegations against Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni.