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FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup Reuters
June 10, 2026Fifa and global players' union agree landmark deal
Players will have a seat at football's decision-making table following a landmark deal between world governing body Fifa and global players' union Fifpro.
June 10, 2026Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.
June 10, 2026'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
June 10, 2026FIFA chief warns LA of World Cup 'happy barbarians' - Reuters
FIFA chief warns LA of World Cup 'happy barbarians' Reuters
June 10, 2026Watch: Is the US ready to host the 2026 World Cup?
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports on readiness concerns in the New York-New Jersey region, where eight matches will take place.
June 9, 2026Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
June 9, 2026Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar - Reuters
Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar Reuters
June 9, 2026Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament - Reuters
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Reuters
June 9, 2026FIFA World Cup 2026: The science behind perfect football pitches - Reuters
FIFA World Cup 2026: The science behind perfect football pitches Reuters
June 9, 2026Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut - Reuters
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Reuters
June 9, 2026Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
June 8, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
June 7, 2026Mexicans chase a world record wave - but is the trend even Mexican?
Thousands lined the streets in Mexico City on Saturday as they attempted to set the world record for largest human wave.
June 7, 2026Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high - Reuters
Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high Reuters
June 7, 2026Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
It is the third month in a row US jobs figures have beaten expectations.
June 5, 2026FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums - Reuters
FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums Reuters
June 4, 2026FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns - Reuters
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns Reuters
June 4, 2026FIFA strikes deal with Zee for World Cup India broadcast days before kick-off - Reuters
FIFA strikes deal with Zee for World Cup India broadcast days before kick-off Reuters
June 1, 2026New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices - Reuters
New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices Reuters
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