Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine photo op: Was it pre-planned? What was the fallout?
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to play peacemaker between the Israeli and Palestinian soccer…
Palestinian FA appeals to CAS over FIFA decision not to sanction Israel
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA’s decision…
2026 World Cup: The nostalgic return of Adidas’ trefoil logo creates a warm, comforting glow
It’s a tricky old time in the world. Given, well, everything, it would be easy to write off…
Iran ‘negotiating’ to move World Cup matches from United States to Mexico, FIFA says no plans to switch
Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, according…
Trump’s talk of threats to Iran’s football team exposes Infantino’s strategy of cozying up to the U.S. president
When FIFA leader Gianni Infantino gifted Donald Trump a specially created Peace Prize at December’s World Cup draw,…
Iran could boycott World Cup in wake of U.S. attacks, sports minister says
Iran’s sports minister told state television Wednesday that, in light of U.S. military attacks on the country, the…
‘A disgrace’ — six minutes of drinks breaks planned for FIFA World Cup games
Pundits have lambasted plans to hold three-minute hydration breaks in each half of the 104 games to be played…
Arne Slot has ‘no clue’ if Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again
Arne Slot insists he has “no clue” whether Mohamed Salah will play for Liverpool again. The Egyptian attacker…
Donald Trump to speak at World Cup draw upon receiving FIFA Peace Prize
FIFA invited President Donald Trump to address the World Cup 2026 draw Friday after he receives the inaugural…
Latvia 0 England 5: Tuchel’s team qualify for World Cup as Anthony Gordon stakes his claim
England sealed their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 5-0 win against Latvia in Riga.…
Norway vs Israel was months in the planning for authorities, but politics seeped through
On the eve of Norway hosting Israel, it had been the wish of the visiting captain Eli Dasa…