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Former Germany captain Philipp Lahm has criticised FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino for prioritising commercial interests in football. In a column for Die Zeit, Lahm argued that the World Cup is losing credibility with fans due to these influences.

21. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

FIFA appointed Yael Falcón Pérez as central referee for the Mexico versus Chequia match scheduled for June 24 at Estadio Ciudad de México.

Mexico will play its three group-stage matches at domestic venues during the 2026 World Cup, a departure from the team's recent practice of playing some home games in the United States.

16. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

South Korea has unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Cup. The team features captain Son Heung-Min and several prominent players from top European clubs.

FIFA has rejected Liga MX's request for an extraordinary transfer window before the Clausura 2026 Liguilla, requiring teams to use their current squads despite national team call-ups. Chivas faces the biggest impact as the top contributor of players. However, FIFA approved extensions for World Cup stadium deliveries.

1. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

FIFA released its latest world rankings on April 2, 2026, with France rising to first place after positive friendly results. Spain dropped to second and Argentina to third. Indonesia's national team held steady at 122nd with 1144.88 points despite competing in the FIFA Series 2026.