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FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, seeking a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July.
'Where to kill Barron?' Iran airs video offering $10m. reward to kill US president's son - report
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats
CYBER AFFAIRS: One cybersecurity company, KELA Group, referred to the World Cup, which is ongoing in the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the “largest digital battlefield in history.”
Canada makes history, routs Qatar for first World Cup victory
"Obviously, we know that what we've done today is historical for the country, our first one in the World Cup, and to do it in that fashion is really amazing," leading goalscorer Jonathan David said.
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.
Hind Rajab Foundation demands US arrests dual citizen IDF veteran at World Cup match
The Hind Rajab Foundation, whose director is affiliated with Hezbollah, filed a criminal complaint against a veteran while he was in Sri Lanka on vacation.
Iranian football player's US visa expired after one World Cup game, Iran Football Federation says
The Iran Football Federation assured it was taking action to obtain a new visa for the team's winger, Mehdi Torabi, after his visa expired following a match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
Iranian Americans plan protests as soccer team prepares for their World Cup opener
Iran's participation in the tournament has been beset by controversy against the backdrop of the war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report
The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Iranian soccer team arrives in US for FIFA World Cup as the two countries reach a peace deal
The US Iran peace deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, with Pakistani and Swiss mediators present.
