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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 Mwezi wa sita, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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

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.

9 Mwezi wa tano, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Lisa, Rema, and Tyla are scheduled to perform at the opening ceremony for the United States' first match in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The event takes place on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where the U.S. national team faces Paraguay.

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.

24 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Kenya itaandaa mechi za FIFA Women's Series 2026 katika Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, kuanzia Aprili 11 hadi 15. Waziri Mkuu wa Tawala ya Vijana, Uchumi wa Ubunifu na Michezo Salim Mvurya alitangaza uchaguzi huu, ukisema ni uthibitisho wa uwezo wa nchi kuandaa matukio makubwa. Tukio hili litakuwa jaribio la maandalizi ya AFCON 2027.