FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic “new era” for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.
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A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on soccer
FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, which gets underway in the United States this weekend, is a controversial addition to the global soccer calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come. The 32-team tournament, with one billion dollars in prize money on offer, has been crammed into […]
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Infantino and Trump — handshakes, warmth and a mutual interest
The heads of state who have felt the lash of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tongue in the Oval Office could do worse than seek advice from FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who seems to have gotten their relationship down to a fine art. Infantino has shown a deft touch when it comes to dealing with hard-nosed […]
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European walkout after late Infantino delays FIFA Congress
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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Trump vows ‘seamless’ experience for 2026 World Cup fans
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that all fans from across the globe would be welcome at the 2026 World Cup despite concerns over his border crackdown impacting the tournament.
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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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Gianni Infantino: USA sole bidder for 2031 Women’s World Cup, UK set to host in 2035
Speaking at the UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Infantino said the only bid for 2031 was “from the USA and potentially some other Concacaf members together, and 2035 is from Europe, from the home nations.”
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Trump: Canada, Mexico trade war makes 2026 World Cup ‘exciting’
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that trade tensions with Mexico and Canada would be a boost for the 2026 World Cup
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Messi’s Inter Miami to play in FIFA’s Club World Cup in 2025
Messi and his teammates will kick off the tournament in the opening game at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, on June 15.
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New Jersey gets Club World Cup final
The first edition of the expanded 32-club tournament will kick-off on June 15 and conclude at MetLife on July 13.