كأس العالم 2026

FIFA's Gianni Infantino at press conference, apologizing for British fans joke and urging Russia football ban lift amid Ukraine criticism.

FIFA's Infantino apologizes for British fans joke and calls for Russia ban lift

2 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologized for a controversial joke about British football fans at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, describing it as a light-hearted remark to highlight the event's peaceful nature. In a Sky News interview, he defended awarding U.S. President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize and urged lifting the ban on Russia from international football competitions. His comments drew sharp criticism from Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

South African minister dismisses 2026 World Cup boycott calls

Opposition to boycott calls targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup over U.S. President Donald Trump's policies has intensified, with South Africa's Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie calling the idea 'madness' amid a trophy tour generating fan excitement. FIFA and federations affirm participation plans despite the debate.

Former FIFA president Blatter backs World Cup boycott call

27 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has endorsed calls for fans to boycott the 2026 World Cup matches in the United States, citing concerns over the Trump administration's policies. Blatter supported Swiss lawyer Mark Pieth's advice to stay away amid immigration crackdowns and political unrest. The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, faces growing international scrutiny.

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European FAs discuss unified boycott response at Hungarian event amid Trump-Greenland tensions

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FIFA confirms record over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup amid pricing concerns

FIFA announced on January 19 a record-breaking over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup from fans across all 211 member associations during the initial 33-day sales phase, averaging 15 million daily despite backlash over high prices.

Analysts forecast inflation above 4% in Mexico for 2026

9 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Inflation in Mexico slowed to 3.69% at the end of 2025, but experts predict it will exceed 4% throughout 2026 due to the World Cup, wage hikes, new taxes, and tariffs. Factors like IEPS increases and duties on Chinese imports will pressure prices, particularly in services and goods. The Bank of Mexico may implement moderate interest rate cuts, adopting a cautious policy.

FIFA rankings December 2025: Vietnam surges to 107th, Malaysia drops in Asia

Vietnam claimed the biggest rise in FIFA's December 22 men's world rankings, jumping three spots to a 2025-high 107th globally (19th in Asia) after defeating Laos, while Malaysia fell to 121st over ineligible players. As Spain holds No. 1 in this final 2025 update (overview in series), the changes spotlight Asian preparations for major tournaments.

FIFA-Netflix 2026 World Cup Game: New Details and Tournament Updates

19 ديسمبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Following the initial announcement, FIFA has shared more on its Netflix Games partnership for a 2026 World Cup football sim, stressing digital accessibility. Updates include Netflix's sports push and revised World Cup ticket pricing.

27 يناير 2026 10:42