Fuming European delegates staged a walkout at FIFA’s Congress in Paraguay on Thursday after FIFA president Gianni Infantino jetted in late for the session following meetings in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with President Donald Trump. Infantino’s belated arrival at the global governing body’s annual meeting caused a delay of more than two hours. Several representatives […]
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What They’re Saying: Gianni Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on assurances from the White House that any foreign fans would be in good hands during their time in the United States.
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Olympics: FIFA switches things up for LA28, adding four women’s soccer teams and dropping four men’s teams
The IOC executive board has approved a FIFA proposal for 16 women’s and 12 men’s teams in the Olympic soccer tournaments at Los Angeles 2028.
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U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone elected to FIFA council
Cindy Parlow Cone was elected as the representative for the North America region, one of five members of the ruling council from Concacaf.
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FIFA to pay $1 billion prize money for Club World Cup
FIFA on Wednesday announced it will pay total prize money of $1 billion to participants in the Club World Cup.
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January transfer report: Where USA stands in spending
Transfer activity during the 2025 January transfer window (Jan. 1-Feb. 4) set new records for spending on the men’s side ($2.35 billion) and women’s side ($5.8 million).
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Can Soccer Sadness be countered by Hope?
There’s always room at the grassroots for coaches, referees, administrators and activist supporters.
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Netflix snags U.S. rights to next two Women’s World Cups
Netflix has acquired the exclusive media rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups.
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Emma Hayes and three USWNT players honored at FIFA award ceremonies
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes was named the Best FIFA Women’s Coach of the Year for 2024.
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World Cup 2026: Dallas IBC contract approved
A contract to host the International Broadcast Center for the 2026 World Cup in Dallas has been approved by the Dallas city council.