84 stories tagged #FIFA

  1. Iran Seeks FIFA Guarantees for World Cup Participation Amid US Tensions
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    Iran Seeks FIFA Guarantees for World Cup Participation Amid US Tensions

    Iranian soccer chief to meet FIFA President to demand respect for the team at the World Cup in the US, following visa refusal and political tensions.

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  2. FIFA Bans Ex-Guyana Soccer Official Five Years for Harassment
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    FIFA Bans Ex-Guyana Soccer Official Five Years for Harassment

    FIFA banned former Guyana Football Federation Secretary Ian Alves for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff.

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  3. Iran Soccer Chief Says He Chose to Return After Canada Airport Delay
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    Iran Soccer Chief Says He Chose to Return After Canada Airport Delay

    Iranian soccer federation president Mehdi Taj says he was cleared to enter Canada for the FIFA Congress, but the delegation turned back after questioning.

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  4. FIFA Chief Vows Iran Will Play World Cup Matches in US Amid Visa Tensions
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    FIFA Chief Vows Iran Will Play World Cup Matches in US Amid Visa Tensions

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino assures Iran will compete in the 2026 World Cup in the US, despite visa disputes and IRGC-related tensions with Canada.

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  5. Infantino to Seek Fourth Term as FIFA President
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    Infantino to Seek Fourth Term as FIFA President

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino announces he will run for a fourth term, despite facing criticism over high prices and the Trump Peace Prize.

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  6. World Cup 2026: Over 500 Million Tickets Requested, FIFA Announces
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    World Cup 2026: Over 500 Million Tickets Requested, FIFA Announces

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino reports unprecedented ticket demand for the 2026 World Cup, with 500 million requests already.

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  7. FIFA Pushes for Homegrown Young Player Rule in Professional Soccer
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    FIFA Pushes for Homegrown Young Player Rule in Professional Soccer

    FIFA is considering requiring all teams to field at least one homegrown young player, aiming to boost youth development over imported talent.

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  8. Afghan Women's Football Team Set for FIFA Sanctioned Return
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    Afghan Women's Football Team Set for FIFA Sanctioned Return

    FIFA's new rules allow Afghan women footballers to compete internationally, marking a significant step for the team and its global diaspora.

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