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The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

Traveler finds she can get her pre-booked hotel for World Cup much cheaper now – a stroke of luck for her, a headache for Atlanta

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Resale site denies secret World Cup ticket deal with Fifa amid pricing row

Fifa has faced criticism over the price of World Cup tickets ahead of this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

'Trusted' resale platform denies colluding with FIFA over World Cup tickets

A resale site has denied being in cahoots with FIFA over World Cup tickets.

The National (Scotland)

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Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

A class action-style complaint is calling for a full investigation into the workings of the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino

The Guardian - UK

‘Bright Future’—Gianni Infantino Wades Into Real Madrid President Race

The FIFA president thanked Pérez for his contribution to soccer in a pointed post.

Sports Illustrated

From ‘USA94’ to now: how soccer has changed since the last American World Cup

The United States hosted its first World Cup in 1994.

The Conversation

The 2026 World Cup: Billions promised but will the economic boom arrive?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price: Fans can get soccer world cup final ticket at just $60. Details here

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, featuring an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches. But the ticketing process and prices have sparked controversy.

The Economic Times

AI avatars and smart footballs: Inside FIFA's high-tech 2026 World Cup

FIFA is integrating AI-generated player avatars, tracking technology in the balls and digital coaching assistants in this year’s World Cup.

Euronews

I read Gianni Infantino’s name-dropping, despot-fluffing book so you don’t have to

The Fifa president’s biography talks about magic a lot – and no wonder. There is no other way to explain his utterly ludicrous proximity to power

The Guardian - UK

FIFA faces US probe over World Cup ticket prices less than two weeks before the tournament

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have issued subpoenas to FIFA as part of a formal investigation into allegedly deceptive ticketing practices ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with fans reporting sky-high prices.

Euronews

Football Australia receives surprise video from Fifa boss Infantino amid news of financial pain

AGM features message of support as FA confirms it is on track for $5m loss in 2026 despite World Cup boost

The Guardian - AU

Qatar exports World Cup know-how as 2026 tournament approaches

As football fans gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is sharing its 2022 experience and knowledge in organising football's top tournament with its North American peers.

Euronews

The U.S. campaigned to host the World Cup. Now soccer fans will trade their countries' train system for the U.S.'s 'D' rated infrastructure

Welcome to the World Cup, where the bus is a school bus, the train costs $98, and there’s no sidewalk to the stadium.

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The Independent UK

You can finally get cheaper resale World Cup tickets — unless you want to watch this team

Fans might be able to find some resale tickets for just a couple hundred dollars

The National (Scotland)

Israeli settlement football clubs 'increased in West Bank under Fifa and Uefa'

ISRAELI settlement clubs have grown in number, size and stature under Fifa and Uefa’s current leadership, a new report has said.

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NYC Mayor Mamdani somehow talks FIFA into $50 World Cup tickets — the catch involves a bus to New Jersey

Hopefully other leaders nationwide follow Mamdani’s example.

The Independent UK

Want $50 World Cup tickets? New York City’s Mayor Mamdani is giving them away in deal with Infantino

Mayor will give out the budget tickets with a lottery system

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Major Blow For US-Hosted World Cup As FIFA Cancels Up To 70 Percent Of Reserved Hotel Rooms Amid Controversies

Massive FIFA room cancellations and high travel costs have left U.S. hotels facing a potential World Cup washout.

The Conversation

Soaring ticket prices could help FIFA pull in $15B this World Cup cycle — where does the money come from, where does it go?

At soccer’s World Cup, the top scorer gets the “golden boot,” and the best goalkeeper is handed the “golden gloves.” This year’s tournament will also provide organizer FIFA with a golden opportunity to create billions in additional ticket revenues.

The Conversation

Why Trump and FIFA are perfect bedfellows as the World Cup heads to the US

The 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is almost upon us.

The Guardian - US

‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse

The Independent UK

Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education

Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show

International Business Times

Sky-High World Cup Ticket Prices Dropping On Resale Markets On Subdued Demand

FIFA World Cup ticket prices are dropping after demand did not support prices that many fans described as sky-high.

International Business Times UK

BTS Becomes First KPop Group to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show in 2026 with Madonna and Shakira, merging sport, music, and education support

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