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          Fifa

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

          Poland's Robert Lewandowski, centre, during the World Cup play-off final against Sweden in Stockholm. EPA

          Robert Lewandowski and other missing stars at Fifa World Cup 2026

          FootballApril 01, 2026
          Italy players during their penalty shout-out defeat to Bosnia in their Fifa World Cup play-off. EPA

          Italy in shock after missing out on third straight Fifa World Cup

          FootballApril 01, 2026
          Bolivia's Miguel Terceros, left, celebrates with teammates Robson Matheus, second left, Roberto Fernandez and Ramiro Vaca after scoring a penalty during the World Cup qualifiers semi-final against Suriname in Mexico. AFP

          Iraq to face Bolivia for spot in 2026 Fifa World Cup

          FootballMarch 27, 2026
          Iran fans cheer on their team against the UAE at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran during World Cup qualifying. AFP

          'Iran does not want to play World Cup games in the US – you can't blame them'

          FootballMarch 19, 2026
          The UAE missed out on qualification to the 2026 World Cup, but could yet benefit if Iran formally withdraw from the tournament. AFP

          Could UAE take Iran's place at Fifa World Cup?

          FootballMarch 12, 2026
          US President Donald Trump, left, and Fifa chief Gianni Infantino. AFP

          'Under no circumstances': Iran to boycott World Cup despite Trump welcome

          FootballMarch 11, 2026
          Iraq coach Graham Arnold believes it is only fair Fifa postpone their World Cup play-off. Reuters

          Iraq boss Arnold calls on Fifa to delay 2026 World Cup play-off

          FootballMarch 09, 2026
          Iraq's head coach Graham Arnold is currently in the UAE with his team's crucial World Cup play-off just weeks away. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Iraq's World Cup 2026 play-off plans disrupted by Middle East crisis

          FootballMarch 04, 2026
          A Fifa World Cup trophy on display at the Akron Stadium in Mexico on Saturday. AFP

          Fifa to 'monitor developments' in Iran with World Cup just months away

          FootballMarch 01, 2026
          Fifa president Gianni Infantino speaks at the US Institute of Peace in Washington. Reuters
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          Fifa AI video shows football pitches rising from Gaza rubble

          USFebruary 19, 2026
          The football pitch that the Israeli military wanted to destroy is close to a security barrier between the West Bank and Israel. Reuters

          Palestinian football pitch spared from demolition by Israel after appeal to Fifa

          MENAJanuary 21, 2026
          Left to right: Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldo, Cafu, Didier Deschamps, Carles Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro and Andres Iniesta at the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National
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          World Sports Summit underlines Dubai's ambition to become greatest sporting city

          SportJanuary 01, 2026
          Fifa president Gianni Infantino at the first day of the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Managing change is global sport's latest goal

          EditorialDecember 31, 2025
          Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa. Dubai Government Media Office

          Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed meets Fifa president Infantino in Dubai

          UAEDecember 29, 2025
          Fifa president Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

          Infantino defends 2026 Fifa World Cup ticket pricing amid booming demand

          FootballDecember 29, 2025
          Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa. Dubai Government Media Office

          Gianni Infantino announces Fifa awards to be held in Dubai next year

          FootballDecember 29, 2025
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