Canadian FIFA VP pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from 'dangerous' cities
U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded Wednesday that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup games.
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Amnesty International urges FIFA and UEFA to suspend Israel from international football
LONDON: Amnesty International urged FIFA and the Union of European Football Associations to suspend the Israeli Football Association until the latter excludes settlers’ clubs in the occupied West Bank from competing in the Israeli leagues.
Israel's role in world football should be decided by UEFA, says Montagliani
LONDON :Israel's continued participation in international football has to be dealt with first and foremost by European governing body UEFA, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said on Wednesday.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties
MIAMI: Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won’t be finalized until December.
‘Whole country behind us’: Herve Renard and Saudi Arabia united in World Cup convictions
RIYADH: A video for a newly launched campaign, “You Got This,” featuring Saudi national team head coach Herve Renard, begins with a solitary figure running — at first alone, then gradually joined by others, until the crowd itself carries the Frenchman forward.
FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match
FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behavior by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup.
Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition
Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this week on the country's participation in European competition.
South Africa stripped of Men's World Cup qualifying victory over ineligible player
South Africa was stripped of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying by FIFA on Monday and lost top spot in its group for fielding an ineligible player.