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Donald Trump: Iran should not be at World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’

Donald Trump: Iran should not be at World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Iran’s sports minister appeared to rule out the possibility of the country playing at the finals on Wednesday.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.

Time limit could be coming for World Cup throw-ins and goal kicks

Time limit could be coming for World Cup throw-ins and goal kicks

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

The change is up for approval on Saturday ‌at ‌the International Football Association Board's annual general meeting in Wales.

FIFA makes World Cup tickets climbdown after backlash over prices

FIFA makes World Cup tickets climbdown after backlash over prices

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Ten per cent of tickets in the allocation for national associations will now cost 60 US dollars.