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Today: July 06, 2026
Today: July 06, 2026

Gianni Infantino

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Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday announced that Balogun would be eligible to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium Monday night, igniting a political firestorm and questions around the integrity of the tournament.

July 06, 2026
Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card
Political|Sports|World

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

July 06, 2026
‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card
Arts|Political|Sports|World

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium

July 06, 2026
What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
Political|Sports|US|World

Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium

The United States' World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing

July 06, 2026
Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium
Sports|US|World

Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card: source

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July 06, 2026
Trump called FIFA head to seek review of US player red card: source
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Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups

FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament

June 23, 2026
Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
Political|Sports|World

Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup

The United States has not given a visa to the head of the Palestinian Football Association even though FIFA typically invites the heads of each national federation to attend the World Cup

June 12, 2026
Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn't granted US visa to attend World Cup
Business|Sports|World

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

June 11, 2026
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand
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Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues

"Chill, relax" was Gianni Infantino's message on Wednesday as the FIFA president sought to defuse concerns over visa issues

June 11, 2026
Soccer-'Chill, Relax': Infantino defends FIFA over World Cup visa issues
Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports

June 11, 2026
FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
Africa|Sports|Travel|World

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country

June 09, 2026
World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
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FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches

June 08, 2026
FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup
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FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America

June 04, 2026
FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
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Soccer-Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress

Palestinian soccer federation President Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israel FA Vice-President Basim Sheikh Suliman in a heated moment at

May 01, 2026
Soccer-Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
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Soccer-Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup

The suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on

April 23, 2026
Soccer-Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
Sports|World

Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's

March 31, 2026
Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned
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FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States

April 16, 2026
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup

March 31, 2026
Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war
Sports|Travel|World

Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup

FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months

March 11, 2026
Infantino says he's talked to Trump and was assured that Iran can come to US for World Cup
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Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

March 07, 2026
Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World

FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence

February 27, 2026
FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead

February 25, 2026
FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence
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Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators

FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators

December 09, 2025
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
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FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport

FIFA gives its new peace prize to President Donald Trump

December 05, 2025
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport