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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.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the “confidence” of European football’s governing body Uefa, it said in a statement on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Fifa World Cup

Asia, Europe welcome end of World Cup investor plans in big Infantino defeat

AFC chief calls for more transparency as doubts are cast on Infantino’s 2027 ⁠re-election prospects; Uefa declares ‘no confidence’.

Jared Kushner

Infantino forced to scrap World Cup sell-off plan, senior Fifa adviser quits

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Uefa

Fifa not ‘selling football’ as Uefa vows World Cup boycott over Infantino plan

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Asian body joins opposition to Fifa, Infantino’s World Cup private equity plan

Asian Football Confederation aligns with Uefa, Concacaf against plan to sell stakes in World Cup, says new management style needed.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (centre) at the Asian Football Confederation Congress in Manama, Bahrain in 2023. Photo: AFP
Uefa

Fifa miscalculated Uefa leverage, now football’s ‘American century’ under threat

Proposed sale of private equity stake has caused split in the game, and highlighted the risks associated with involving US money men.

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s president decrees expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against nation

Move follows backlash over World Cup defeat as legal experts and opposition politicians denounce emergency measure as unconstitutional.

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Uefa

Uefa votes to boycott World Cup if Fifa goes ahead with 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.

US President Donald Trump (right) and Fifa president Gianni Infantino get ready to present the World Cup to Spain in New Jersey. Photo: dpa
United States

US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust

Despite the Middle East conflict, US consumer spending has ‌remained resilient, in part thanks to bigger tax refunds this year.

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Hong Kong Football Festival

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

Former striker in Hong Kong for old club Inter Milan’s Kai Tak Stadium game against Manchester City on Saturday.

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.

Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) said detractors had overlooked the joy and togetherness experienced by millions ‌of fans around the world who witnessed the World Cup. Photo: dpa
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.

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.

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.

The six declared candidates vying to succeed UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Photo: Reuters
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.

Spain, currently the world's top-ranked side, won the 2023 World Cup in Australia with a squad brimming with talented players. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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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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US President Donald Trump on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple Fifa World Cup Golden Boot awards. Photo: AFP ⁠
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.

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.

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?

Spain's Lamine Yamal (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi are their teams' obvious main weapons for the final in New Jersey on Sunday, but both sides have several other trump cards. Photo: TNS
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.

Buddhist Chi Lin Primary School’s “World Cup Round of 16 Family Fun Day” in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, on July 12, with students and their parents cheering for their favourite team during the Argentina vs Switzerland game. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

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