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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking at the table of FIFA Council meeting no. 37 in Zurich beside Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom

Infantino Apologises, but FA Chair Says He Is ‘Not Fit’ Without Answers

Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council in Zurich on Thursday for the World Cup stake-sale plan, but FA chair Debbie Hewitt said he is not fit to lead FIFA unless he

October 15, 2026

by Amanda Graham

Lionel Messi in Argentina national team kit during his international career

Every Match in Argentina Will Stop at the 10th Minute to Honor Messi

Argentina's football association has declared a permanent tribute to Lionel Messi: every match in the country will pause at the 10th minute for 60 seconds of applause. The gesture started Wednesday and applies across all of Argentine football, indefinitely.

September 6, 2026

by Sports Desk

FIFA International Transfer Snapshot confirms record $9.89 billion summer transfer window driven by World Cup stars

World Cup Effect Drove Summer Transfer Window to Record $9.89 Billion, FIFA Confirms

FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot confirms a record $9.89 billion in global spending for the 2026 summer

Aerial view of San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi's Stadium) in Santa Clara, host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Six Changes, One Teenager, a Clean Sheet: Australia Into the World Cup Round of 32

Tony Popovic made six changes and started an 18-year-old in a must-not-lose World Cup match. Lucas Herrington, Australia's youngest-ever World Cup starter, delivered 90 minutes of clean-sheet composure. Australia are through to

June 26, 2026

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Aerial view of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford New Jersey, venue for Ecuador vs Germany at FIFA World Cup 2026

Ecuador Stun Germany 2-1 to Enter World Cup Last 32; Noboa Declares National Holiday

Ecuador ended their goalless run in the most dramatic fashion, defeating four-time world champions Germany 2-1 to enter the World Cup last 32 for the first time since 2006, with President Noboa

June 26, 2026

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Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman at the post-match press conference after the 3-1 win over Tunisia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City

Netherlands Top World Cup Group F After Dismantling Tunisia in Opening Minutes

The Netherlands dismantled Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City, Brian Brobbey scoring his third tournament goal to top World Cup Group F. Two goals in the opening seven minutes ended the match as

June 26, 2026

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SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, the venue where Turkey beat USA 3-2 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Turkey Stun Co-Hosts USA 3-2; Kaan Ayhan’s 98th-Minute Goal Silences SoFi Stadium

Turkey beat co-hosts USA 3-2 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday, Kaan Ayhan's 98th-minute goal completing the Group D upset as Arda Güler and Orkun Kökcü scored Turkey's first goals of the tournament.

June 26, 2026

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Cape Verde players train ahead of their World Cup Group H match against Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium Houston

Cape Verde Reach World Cup Round of 32 for the First Time

Cape Verde beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 at NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 for the first time, completing an unbeaten Group H

June 26, 2026

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Iran and Egypt prepare for their decisive Group G match at Lumen Field Seattle at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Egypt Coach Backs Iran Before Seattle’s Most Politically Charged World Cup Match

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan publicly backed Iran's right to equal treatment hours before their decisive Group G clash at Lumen Field in Seattle. US travel restrictions on Team Melli, a Pride Match

June 26, 2026

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Arda Guler and the Turkish squad celebrate during Turkey's 3-2 win over the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Turkey Stun USA With 98th-Minute Winner as Arda Guler Finally Delivers

Kaan Ayhan scrambled home in the 98th minute to seal Turkey's 3-2 win over the United States at SoFi Stadium, with Arda Guler scoring Turkey's first goal of the tournament and winning

June 26, 2026

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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig discusses prediction market regulation rules

World Cup Betting Boom Puts the CFTC’s Prediction Market Rulebook on the Clock

Kalshi hit $13.5 million in a single day of World Cup trading fees on June 24, the latest data point in a regulatory contest that the CFTC's July 27 comment deadline has

June 26, 2026

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Mexico players celebrate their 3-0 win over Czech Republic to sweep Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mexico Sweep Group A for First Time as Ochoa Bids World Cup Farewell

Guillermo Ochoa became the only goalkeeper to appear in six World Cups as Mexico beat Czech Republic 3-0, sweeping Group A for the first time in 96 years of World Cup history.

June 26, 2026

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Bafana Bafana players celebrate South Africa's 1-0 win over South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bafana Bafana Make History: South Africa Reach World Cup Last 16 for the First Time

South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 in Monterrey, Maseko's 63rd-minute header sending Bafana Bafana into the World Cup last 16 for the first time. Hugo Broos's side end 28 years of knockout

June 26, 2026

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