‘Moral degenerate’: Ukraine furious at Infantino over Russia ban comments
FIFA chief Infantino suggested the ban on Russia’s participation in global football competitions should be lifted.
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Egypt’s AFCON pain can spur FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
Record-winners Egypt were one of favourites to add AFCON 2025 to their seven titles but focus turns to FIFA World Cup.
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Football fans at AFCON are dismayed with US president’s travel ban on select African nations before World Cup in June.
FIFA World Cup 2026 winners’ prize money doubles to $50m
The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will get record $50m jackpot – still less than half offered at Club World Cup.
Fans slam FIFA, demand halt to ‘extortionate’ 2026 World Cup ticket sales
Supporter groups say soaring prices threaten to turn 2026 tournament into ‘Corporate Games’.
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Only six months until kickoff: All to know about FIFA World Cup 2026
The global showpiece of world football begins on June 11 with FIFA’s largest World Cup now only half a year away.
Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding of World Cup game against Egypt
Iran’s football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as an ‘irrational move’.
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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Top 10 games, groups of death: All to know about the FIFA World Cup draw
Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
Iranian delegation in the US for World Cup draw after threatening boycott
Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.
Trump’s anti-immigrant policies clash with promised World Cup ‘unity’
US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.
