Fans launch global petition demanding FIFA President Gianni Infantino resign: AP
A global coalition of soccer fan groups is calling for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign as criticism continues over a proposed World Cup investment plan.
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FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA World Cup: UEFA says it will boycott tournament over $20 billion investor plan
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
CBP officers seize nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
President Trump presents World Cup to Spain
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.