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Latest news and updates about football's world governing body, responsible for organising the World Cup and the Club World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi with the runners-up medal at the end of the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey. Reuters

Lionel Messi should not hang up his boots just yet

FeedbackJuly 24, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates the team's second goal by Lautaro Martinez #22 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Shaun Botterill / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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The futuristic tech you may have missed at the 2026 World Cup

SportJuly 17, 2026

The 2026 Fifa World Cup has been the biggest in the tournament's history. Reuters

Will we still love it, when it's 64? How the next World Cup could be even bigger

FootballJuly 17, 2026

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How much longer will fans tolerate the 'Fifa-isation' of the World Cup?

CommentJuly 17, 2026

Fifa’s top-tier sponsors, which include Coca-Cola as the official drinks partner, are embedded across all World Cup activities. AFP

Soft drink advertising at World Cup 'contributes to rising obesity'

UAEJuly 15, 2026

Egyptian fans cheer on the national team on an open-top bus after they have arrived at El Alamein International Airport. AFP

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Egypt team receive heroes' welcome after record World Cup campaign

World Cup 2026July 11, 2026

The Egyptian football team players pose for a photograph before their last-16 match against Argentina in Atlanta on Tuesday night. Getty

Despite their World Cup exit, Egypt’s Pharaohs should hold their heads up high

FeedbackJuly 10, 2026

An LED screen displays the match attendance of 70,492 during the World Cup Group D match between co-hosts USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium. AFP

Will World Cup 2026 break the record of best attended finals?

World Cup 2026June 20, 2026

Part of me envies the young fans who will experience football fever for the first time. Reuters

The Fifa World Cup was once my obsession. But I'm sitting it out this year

WellbeingJune 12, 2026

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 27: A view of LED grow light rigs for the preparation of the FIFA 2026 World Cup at Houston Stadium on May 27, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Jack Gorman / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Jack Gorman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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Mind the grass: How Fifa has transformed NFL stadiums for the World Cup

World Cup 2026June 11, 2026

Fifa President Gianni Infantino speaks to reporters in Mexico City on the eve of the 2026 World Cup. Reuters

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Fifa boss says fans 'should chill' over Somali referee's denied entry to US

World Cup 2026June 10, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) speaks after US President Donald Trump (L) announced the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December 2025, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 22 August 2025. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, coming to North America next summer will be the first World Cup with three host countries in the U. S. , Canada and Mexico, and it will be the first to feature a 48-team field. EPA / ANNABELLE GORDON / POOL

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Is World Cup 2026 the most political tournament in football history?

World Cup 2026June 10, 2026

Fans cheer as the Iran team arrives in Tijuana, Mexico, for the 2026 World Cup. Reuters

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Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup pulled days before tournament starts

World Cup 2026June 09, 2026

Somalian referee Omar Artan was set to become the first from his country to referee at a World Cup. AFP

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Somali referee refused entry by US says World Cup dream has been shattered

World Cup 2026June 09, 2026

Japan international Daizen Maeda scored 14 goals for Celtic last season. Getty Images

World Cup 2026 dark horses: Japan, Senegal and the teams who could surprise

World Cup 2026June 09, 2026

Iran's national team, also known as TeamMelli, open their 2026 World Cup campaign, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15 before lining up against Belgium and Egypt in Group G. AFP

'Football unites us': Fifa slogan faces World Cup challenge over Iran

MENAJune 08, 2026

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