International Football
Fifa's infantino suggests lifting russia's football ban
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino has called for reviewing the ban on Russian teams from international football, arguing it has only fostered frustration. The comments, made in a Sky News interview, drew sharp criticism from Ukrainian officials who highlighted the ongoing war's toll on athletes. Russia's Kremlin welcomed the remarks, while Ukraine urged maintaining the exclusion.
Building on earlier endorsements like former FIFA president Sepp Blatter's support for a fan boycott, calls to skip the 2026 World Cup are intensifying from at least 11 nations amid expanded US travel bans affecting fans from 15 participating countries and new controversies including the abduction of Venezuela's president and Middle East military deployments. FIFA warns of sanctions for withdrawals.
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FIFA has revealed the lineup for its expanded FIFA Series 2026, featuring 48 national teams in 12 groups across men's and women's competitions. The tournaments, set for March and April, will include teams from all six confederations and serve as preparation for major events like the World Cup. Matches will be broadcast globally to boost visibility for participating nations.