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FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

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'Atleast Make It Less Obvious': Lionel Messi Gets 'Lucky' Referee For Argentina Vs England Semi-Final Amid Corruption Claims

Is Lionel Messi Playing His Final Match For Argentina? Barcelona's Gordon Fires England To 1-0 Lead in FIFA WC 26 Semi-Final

'Is Referee Playing For Argentina?': Netizens React As Referee Ismail Elfath Falls To His Knees After Argentina's FIFA WC Semifinal Win

For FIFA World Cup final, Delhi allows restaurants and bars to stay open till 4am

CM Gupta announced the decision on Saturday, a day before the title clash between defending champions Argentina and Spain, scheduled to be played in New York.

Israel Shares Post Blaming Iran For 1994 AMIA Terror Attack Ahead Of Argentina Vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

FIFA's Biggest-Ever World Cup Is Also Its Most Polluting: Studies

This year's tournament saw FIFA officially move to a 48-team format.

Lionel Messi's Emotional Gesture Towards Lamine Yamal After Argentina's Loss Wins Hearts At FIFA World Cup 2026 Final | Video

Emotional Scenes! Lionel Messi Cries In Front Of Argentina Fans After Heartbreaking FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Defeat | Video

'I Don't Know If I Can Continue': Tearful Lionel Scaloni Hints At Argentina Exit After FIFA World Cup Final Defeat To Spain | Video

Hyderabad stays awake as Spain’s FIFA World Cup triumph against Argentina sparks midnight celebrations

Fans watch FIFA World Cup final on a giant screen set up at People’s Plaza in Hyderabad. Several licensed bars, clubs and microbreweries too hosted live screenings.

Watch: Spanish Pilot Fools Argentina Fans With World Cup Victory Announcement

Argentinian media called in a "tasteless joke".

Mikel Merino Shares Hilarious Clip Of Lionel Messi's Shot Smashing His Face During FIFA World Cup 2026 Final | Video

Lamine Yamal Calls Back Young Fangirl After Security Stops Her During Spain's FIFA World Cup Celebrations | Video

Argentina Fans Celebrate Too Soon After Pilot’s World Cup Announcement Turns Out To Be A Prank - VIDEO

'Still Speechless': Pedri & Dani Olmo Thank Fans After Spain's Historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Triumph Over Argentina

IShowSpeed & Carlos Alcaraz Dance To Michael Jackson's Song At Justin Bieber's FIFA World Cup Afterparty | Video

Sergio Ramos Recreates Lionel Messi's Iconic World Cup Trophy Bed Photo After Spain's FIFA Triumph | Video

Nico Williams Picks Fan's Phone, Poses With Lamine Yamal & Rodri During Spain's FIFA World Cup Celebration | Video

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Pitch Goes On Sale! Fans Can Now Own A Piece Of Football History For Up To ₹2.89 Lakh

Manchester City's Rodri Set For Back Surgery After FIFA World Cup 2026 Triumph Amid Real Madrid Transfer Speculation

FIFA WC: Norway FA To Seek FIFA Ethics Complaint Over Folarin Balogun Ban Controversy

Barcelona Suffer Major Blow As Frenkie De Jong Suffers Serious Knee Ligament Tear During FIFA World Cup 2026, Faces Months Out

Mikel Merino Shares Photo Of His Dog Wearing FIFA World Cup 2026 Winner's Medal After Spain's Triumph

England's World Cup Defeats Trigger Record Spike In UK Domestic Abuse As Police Record 384 Cases

2026 FIFA World Cup Sensation Vozinha Set For Blockbuster Move To Chilean Giants Colo Colo After Heroic Cape Verde Campaign | Video

Lionel Messi Makes First Public Appearance Since Painful FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Loss | Video

'It is not FIFA's to sell': UEFA blasts Infantino's $20 billion World Cup plan

UEFA strongly criticises FIFA's ambitious plan to create a new commercial company. This new entity aims to manage major football tournaments and seek private investment. UEFA declares that football's governing institutions have crossed a dangerous and unacceptable line. The European body questions the transparency and governance of this significant proposal. FIFA defends the plan, stating it will strengthen global football.

FIFA's $20 bn PE plan sets up Europe showdown

Explained: Gianni Infantino's Plans To Sell FIFA World Cup, Donald Trump Link And $20 Million 'Bribe' Deadline

FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges

Paredes faces 3 assault charges; FIFA charges Argentina over 'Malvinas' banner

FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against Argentina players and officials. Charges include assault allegations and unsporting behaviour after the World Cup final. The Argentine Football Association faces accusations for fan conduct and political demonstrations. Players and staff may receive match suspensions and financial penalties for their actions. FIFA will review all submissions before announcing its final verdict.

UEFA threatens FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino's private investors plan

“UEFA and its national associations will not participate in FIFA competitions,” UEFA said after the meeting. The next FIFA event on the calendar is the Women's Under-20 World Cup, which will be held in Poland from September 5.

Infantino’s closest adviser quits, denounces World Cup plan as ‘bad deal for football’

Carlos Cordeiro, one of Gianni Infantino's closest advisers, has resigned in protest over FIFA's controversial World Cup investment proposal, calling it "a bad deal for football" and questioning its governance. His departure adds to mounting opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC, leaving FIFA facing growing internal and external resistance ahead of a crucial member vote.

FIFA mulls 64-team expansion for 2030 World Cup

Why 2030 WC hosts Spain, Portugal could miss tournament amid FIFA-UEFA standoff

UEFA’s threat to boycott FIFA competitions has raised the possibility of an unprecedented 2030 World Cup scenario, with co-hosts Spain and Portugal potentially missing their own tournament. The standoff centres on FIFA’s plan to sell a minority stake in commercial rights, which has triggered widespread opposition, internal criticism and fears the centenary World Cup could be reshaped by a historic football power struggle.

Carlos Cordeiro Resigns As FIFA Adviser Over Private Investment Plan For World Cup

Infantino drops FIFA World Cup private equity plan after global backlash

Gianni Infantino wanted to create a $20 billion company to manage FIFA's commercial business, including the men's and women's World Cups and Club World Cups. Under the proposal, private investors would own a 20% stake in the new company. The proposed "anchor investor" was a New York-based investment firm founded by Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.

UEFA turns up heat on Infantino after FIFA's $20 billion World Cup plan collapse

FIFA's ambitious $20 billion commercial venture has been abandoned after facing significant opposition. UEFA expressed a loss of confidence in the current FIFA leadership and its processes. The European body criticised the lack of transparency behind the failed proposal. Several football organisations and advisors also voiced their disapproval of the plan. This setback signals a potential challenge to Gianni Infantino's presidency.

Infantino faces crisis over scrapped FIFA deal

'Vozinha! Vozinha!': WC star gets hero's welcome in Chile after three delays

Vozinha, a breakout star from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has arrived in Chile. Hundreds of jubilant supporters welcomed the Cape Verde goalkeeper at the airport. His transfer to Colo Colo was delayed on three separate occasions due to documentation issues. The Chilean Football Federation allowed him to wear his nickname on his jersey.

World Cup rights row: Wales withdraw support for Infantino's re-election bid

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said it will no longer back Infantino's re-election campaign for the 2027-2031 term, following concerns over the failed investment plan.

England FA Set To Withdraw Support For FIFA President Gianni Infantino After World Cup Plan Backlash

Infantino: The man who tried to sell football

How FIFA’s self-styled ‘King of Soccer’ tried to smuggle private equity through football’s gates, only for the game’s warring tribes to unite and burn the horse.

Argentina declare Messi's win over England as National Football Teams Day

Argentina came from 1-0 down in the closing stages of the match to beat England 2-1 and qualify for their second straight World Cup final. Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored late goals after England had led until the 85th minute.

Lionel Messi Targeted By Terrifying Bomb Threats During High-Stakes FIFA World Cup 2026; Claims Report

‘Breach of trust’: UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC launch scathing attack on Infantino

UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have attacked FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They accuse him of a fundamental breach of trust over World Cup sale plans. The confederations believe this is a failure of judgment, not just communication. FIFA defended Infantino, calling the criticism an effort to undermine him. Infantino apologised for the process surrounding the World Cup proposal.

‘Full support’ for Infantino: Six Arab federations defy growing revolt over WC plan

Six Arab football federations have declared their full support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This backing comes after his controversial World Cup investment plan faced significant global opposition. The declaration exposes a divide within the Asian football bloc, with Qatar and Lebanon supporting Infantino. Several European and Oceanic football associations have withdrawn their support for Infantino's re-election.

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