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FIFA announced on Wednesday plans for a final round of World Cup ticket sales.
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South America's CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term
April 10 : South American football's governing body (CONMEBOL) gave Gianni Infantino its backing on Thursday should he decide to run for reelection as FIFA president for a fourth term.
Iran Masih Tunggu Respons FIFA soal Pindah Venue di Piala Dunia
Iran masih menunggu respon resmi dari FIFA mengenai permintaan untuk memindahkan lokasi pertandingan timnya di Piala Dunia 2026. Ini menjadi pertimbangan keikutsertaan.
Iran awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch
April 7 : Iran's government will only decide on the national team's participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country's Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said.
Australia, Japan women say AFC ignoring pay inequality concerns
MELBOURNE, April 2 : Women's Asian Cup finalists Australia and Japan said on Thursday the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had ignored an invitation to address gender pay inequality before the record-breaking tournament.
Jauh-jauh ke Turki, Infantino Pastikan Iran Tampil di Piala Dunia 2026
Presiden FIFA, Gianni Infantino, memastikan Iran tetap akan berlaga di Piala Dunia 2026. Itu setelah ia mengunjungi Team Melli dalam laga persahabatan di Turki.
'Iran will be at World Cup' and play in US, says FIFA's Infantino
ANTALYA, Turkey: FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP Tuesday (Mar 31) that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war."Iran will be at the World Cup," Infantino said at half-time of Iran's friendly against Costa Rica in Türkiye."That's why we're here. We're delighted because they're a very, very strong team, I'm very happy.""I've seen the team, I've spoken to the players and the coach, so everything is fine," added Infantino, whose attendance at Tuesday's game was unannounced.Infantino went on to stress that Iran's "matches will be played where they are supposed to be, according to the draw".The World Cup, being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, starts on Jun 11.Iran are set to play their first Group G game against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Jun 15. They are then scheduled to play Belgium in Los Angeles on Jun 21 and Egypt in Seattle on Jun 27.Iran's participation had been thrown into doubt by the war with the US and Israel that broke out on Feb 28.The Iranian football federation said earlier this month it was "negotiating" with FIFA to relocate the country's World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico.Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also said that her country is prepared to host Iran's first-round matches at the tournament if needed.
Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup
March 31 : FIFA president Gianni Infantino threw his support behind Iran's World Cup preparations on Tuesday, attending their 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in Turkey even as their tournament participation is in limbo due to Middle East tensions.
Iran ‘will play at the World Cup’ despite ongoing conflict – Gianni Infantino
Iran “will play at the World Cup” despite the ongoing conflict with tournament co-hosts the United States, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.