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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
US President Donald Trump (right) and Fifa president Gianni Infantino present present the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony following the 2026 Fifa World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium. Photo: Tom Weller/dpa
Uefa

European soccer teams boycotting World Cup to protest Fifa private investor plan

The core investor would be a US investment firm created by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

United States

US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust

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Hong Kong Football Festival

China World Cup is coming, Mancini right for Italy, says Inter legend Vieri

Sepp Blatter

Fifa hit by furious backlash over plans to sell stake in World Cup, other events

Concacaf, AFC concerned by world body’s plan to raise US$4.2 billion through sale of stake in subsidiary, Uefa says move ‘crosses a line’.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is preparing a plan to sell the World Cup to American investors. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa boss Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate, false narratives

Chief of football’s global governing body defends the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion in an open letter.

Pep Guardiola

Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as Italy coach

The 47-year-old World Cup winner had emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gattuso after Guardiola reportedly turned down the position.

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Japan’s ‘King Kazu’, 59, scores his first goal for four years

Kazuyoshi Miura made his professional debut in 1986, and is now playing for Fukushima in country’s third tier.

Kazuyoshi Miura is in his 41st season as a professional footballer. Photo: AFP
United Nations

UN leader candidates pitch visions to save world body in crisis

With a week before initial voting begins, six hopefuls make their case to replace Antonio Guterres.

Fifa Women's World Cup

Missing the World Cup? Relief is on the way next July with Women’s World Cup

China among 14 teams that have already qualified for tournament, which will be last to feature 32 teams before becoming a 48-team event.

Fifa World Cup 2026

China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales

Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

The World Cup final had a peak real-time viewership of 41.23 million in China, according to CCTV. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

Spain return home for massive parade, with World Cup and all-conquering identity

Winning team, who are greeted in Madrid by almost two million people including royals and prime minister, are apex of a now-dominant system.

Spain players on buses during the World Cup victory parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war

Ottawa says new duties violate USMCA as Trump uses untested 1930 law to hit Canadian imports.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

More teams, bigger format but same result: key takeaways from 2026 Fifa World Cup

Despite fears beforehand over how fans would be treated and how the hosts would fare, there were thrills aplenty and some fairy-tale stories.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Spain’s World Cup win sparks surge in flight searches as Argentina face backlash

Data from mainland travel agency shows a sharp rise in inquiries for flights to Spain as losing fans deal with their side’s actions.

Supporters of Spain celebrate their team’s win at a bar in Beijing on Monday morning. Photo: EPA
Fifa World Cup 2026

Meet Ferran Torres, who scored Spain’s winning World Cup goal

The 26-year-old was discovered when playing futsal with friends at school, and played for Valencia and Man City before joining Barcelona.

Ferran Torres wearing Under Armour FC last month. The Spanish footballer just scored a winning goal at the World Cup. Photo: @ferrantorres/Instagram
Fifa World Cup 2026

France’s Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot, Spain sweep other awards

Midfielder Rodri ‌collected the Golden Ball, goalkeeper ⁠Unai Simon won Golden Glove and defender Pau Cubarsi claimed Best Young Player.

Fifa World Cup 2026

BTS, Madonna and the Muppets light up Fifa World Cup half-time show

The star-packed, Super Bowl-style extravaganza during the match between Spain and Argentina also featured a tribute to football icon Pele.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Trump and Infantino set to face red-card protest at Fifa World Cup final

The US president and Fifa boss have faced criticism after US striker Folarin Balogun had his ban lifted despite receiving a red card.

US President Donald Trump (right) holds up a red card during a meeting with Fifa president Gianni Infantino at the Oval Office in the White House in Washington in 2018. Photo:AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup final: what factors favour Argentina, what factors favour Spain

Looking beyond Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, what are the strengths that help title holders Argentina and European champions Spain?

Fifa World Cup 2026

Editorial | World Cup has showcased the beautiful game despite some ugly moments

While high ticket prices, visa issues and a Trump intervention cast a shadow on the tournament, the engrossing competition has also brought people together.

Fifa World Cup 2026

2 stars and a bathtub: when World Cup leading men Messi and Yamal first met

The two superstars face each other for the first time on the pitch in the final, but they share an incredible backstory from 19 years ago.

Lionel Messi, then 20, helps to bathe Lamine Yamal, who was six months old, during a photo shoot in the dressing room of Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium in 2007. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

True team, strong defence, unbeatable coach: why Spain are in the World Cup final

European champions Spain face South American champions Argentina in Sunday’s final, and there are three key reasons for their strong run.

Pedro Porro (front) leads the celebrations after Spain's win over France in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Law

Legal Tales | Everything you never wanted to know about hosting the World Cup

Why lawyers have to keep their eye on the ball when nations become eager to host the next Fifa World Cup.

Food and Drinks

Mouthing Off | How the World Cup has given tourists a new perspective on American food culture

Wide-eyed tourists have marvelled at everything from ranch to jumbo-sized Cheetos containers to gargantuan packs of supermarket meat.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Infantino reported to IOC over Trump ties after reversal of Balogun red card

⁠Non-profit organisation and advocacy group asks for probe to check if Fifa president has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality.

IOC has received a complaint questioning the relationship between Fifa president Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump. Photo: AP
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: England are ‘hungry, ready to go’ in semi-final against Argentina

Head coach Thomas Tuchel says finals are ‘draining and nerve-racking’ but make him ‘feel alive’ before highly-anticipated clash in Atlanta.

Thomas Tuchel addressing the media at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

6 million sign petition to kick Argentina out of World Cup, citing favouritism

Organisers of argentinaout.com claim Fifa and match officials have favoured the defending champions and their captain, Lionel Messi.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

All eyes on Mbappe, Yamal as Spain, France meet in ‘final before the final’

France, Fifa’s No 1 team, face No 3-ranked team in first semi-final, but Spain may have upper hand, having won their past two meetings.

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