Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA’s leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States. Mehdi Taj, president of Iran’s soccer administration, informed Iranian media Friday that the country’s soccer leadership has issues it wants to discuss with the international governing body. Iran was the only FIFA federation among […]
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FIFA adding another yellow card amnesty for World Cup
FIFA is planning to add a second yellow card “amnesty” period for the 2026 World Cup, The Athletic reported Monday. The FIFA Council will meet Tuesday in Vancouver to discuss new rules ahead of the first 48-team tournament in World Cup history. That reportedly will include an additional yellow card amnesty to reduce the possibility […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 final tickets surge to millions on resale market
Ticket prices for the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 have skyrocketed on resale platforms, with some listings reaching an eye-watering $2.3 million per ticket. The surge reflects unprecedented demand for football’s biggest event, set to conclude on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in the United States. Read More: FIFA Launches Final Ticket Sales Phase for 2026 […]
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help,” Infantino told an economic conference organized by broadcaster CNBC. “But Iran has […]
FIFA endorses Gilani, praises PFF progress
In a strong endorsement for Pakistan football, FIFA Secretary General Matthias Grafström has expressed unwavering confidence in the leadership of Syed Mohsen Gilani, while commending the Pakistan Football Federation’s steady progress and reaffirming full support for the game’s development in the country. The remarks came during a productive meeting held at the FIFA headquarters in […]
Iran awaits FIFA response on World Cup venue switch
Iran’s government will only decide on the national team’s participation in the World Cup once they receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country’s Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said. Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has been pushing to move the team’s three World Cup group-stage matches from the United States […]
FIFA Launches Final Ticket Sales Phase for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has officially opened the fourth and final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, set to take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The last-minute sales window began on Wednesday at 1500 GMT through the official ticketing portal, offering fans another opportunity to secure […]
Iran ‘negotiating’ with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico
Iran’s football federation is “negotiating” with FIFA to relocate the country’s first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s embassy in Mexico said Monday. Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since […]
Iran signals possible World Cup withdrawal amid US-led conflict
TEHRAN / LONDON: Iran participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now in serious doubt after Iranian Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali stated that his country could not compete in a tournament co-hosted by the United States. The comments come after airstrikes launched by the US and Israel on February 28 killed Iran’s Supreme […]
FIFA, Trump board plan football projects for Gaza
ZURICH/GAZA: FIFA and the Board of Peace have signed a partnership agreement to mobilise global investment for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football, with Gaza set to be the first focus area. Read More: Trump takes FIFA Peace Prize spotlight at 2026 World Cup draw The Board of Peace, established under US President Donald Trump, recently held […]