Fifa President Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices as Demand Reaches 150 Million Requests

Fifa President Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices as Demand Reaches 150 Million Requests

  • December 29, 2025

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended the pricing strategy for the 2026 World Cup after the governing body received requests for around 150 million tickets, a figure he says demonstrates unprecedented global demand for the tournament. Speaking about the ticketing process for the

German Lawmaker Says Fifa Neutrality Undermined by Donald Trump’s Prominent Role at World Cup Draw

German Lawmaker Says Fifa Neutrality Undermined by Donald Trump’s Prominent Role at World Cup Draw

  • December 15, 2025

A senior German politician has accused Fifa of damaging its political neutrality after former US President Donald Trump played a high profile role at the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, an event that has already drawn criticism for its symbolism and

Fifa Rejects Malaysia Appeal and Calls for Criminal Investigations Over Fake Heritage Player Claims

Fifa Rejects Malaysia Appeal and Calls for Criminal Investigations Over Fake Heritage Player Claims

  • November 18, 2025

Fifa has rejected the appeal filed by the Football Association of Malaysia and has urged authorities in five countries to launch criminal investigations into the use of forged documents that allowed several foreign born footballers to represent Malaysia. The governing body has also