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Infantino confirms Iran participation in 2026 World Cup in United States

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty over the team’s presence. He stated clearly that Iran will compete in the tournament and will play matches in the United States, dismissing speculation about a possible exclusion. Infantino......

FIFA reopens ticket sales for 2026 World Cup matches

The FIFA will release a new batch of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, less than 50 days before the tournament begins. The additional tickets cover all 104 matches scheduled between June 11 and July 19, reflecting continued high demand for the expanded competition. Sales are set to open......

FIFA opens last-minute World Cup 2026 ticket sales on April 1

FIFA has announced the opening of the fourth and final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup on April 1, with seats made available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. The final sales window will remain open through the end of the tournament, scheduled for June and July across......

Mexico open to hosting Iran’s World Cup matches amid safety concerns

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, announced that Mexico is willing to host Iran’s matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the governing body agrees. The request comes after the Iranian Football Federation asked FIFA to relocate their games from the United States due to concerns about player......

Iraq seeks World Cup playoff delay after players stranded by airspace closure

Iraq has asked FIFA to postpone its intercontinental World Cup qualifying playoff after the ongoing regional conflict left most of the national team unable to leave the country. The match, scheduled for March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico, would see Iraq face the winner of the Bolivia versus Suriname semifinal. Iraq’s......

Global sports events reshape brand marketing and sustainability strategies

Major international sporting events are increasingly becoming strategic platforms for brands seeking to express their values, connect with audiences and promote environmental commitments. With the 2026 Winter Olympics recently held in Italy and the FIFA World Cup scheduled to begin on June 11 in North......

FIFA reviews World Cup security with Mexico after cartel violence

FIFA representatives met Mexican government officials in Mexico City on Wednesday to assess security arrangements for the 13 World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico this summer, following weeks of concern over cartel violence triggered by the killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known......

FIFA pledge for Gaza stadium sparks debate over postwar priorities

FIFA has promised to spend $50 million on a new national soccer stadium in the Gaza Strip, unveiling the plan at the first meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington as part of a broader reconstruction drive for the war‑devastated territory. The commitment comes as international......

Ukraine blasts FIFA president as moral degenerate over Russia ban

FIFA President Gianni Infantino urged lifting Russia's four-year ban from international football, at least for youth competitions, igniting fury from Ukrainian officials who branded him a "moral degenerate" and dismissed his views as "infantile." In a Sky News interview aired......