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The Latest Breaking News from Gianni Infantino

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.

Euronews

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

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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

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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.

Fortune

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 Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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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

The Independent UK

World Cup announces mega-star half-time show line-up

The line-up could lead to the half-time interval during the final lasting longer than the customary 15 minutes

The Independent UK

NJ Transit lowers the price of traveling to World Cup games again after huge public backlash

Even President Donald Trump has said the cost to attend this year’s World Cup is too high

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Frenzy Over The World Cup Shockingly Negative As Soccer Fans Complain En Masse About “The Worst Hosts Ever”

With less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, some people feel like there’s absolutely no “hype” surrounding a tournament that only takes place once every four years.

Fortune

U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a 'non-event' and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

The Guardian - UK

Fifa’s failure to agree World Cup TV deals in China and India a headache for Infantino

With the tournament a month away, there are still no agreements done with the two Asian giants to ensure fans there can watch all 104 games

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