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Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino

Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA leader alongside Canada Soccer and football organizations in Central America and the Caribbean.

FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino

FIFA on Saturday condemned "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.

6 DAYS AGO

FIFA president Gianni Infantino reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. (File photo: AFP)

Call for Infantino to resign comes amid wave of support

The 56-year-old Italian-Swiss lawyer's position remains far from assured despite support from friends he has made during his 10 years in power, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and leading figures in South American football.

7 DAYS AGO

FIFA withdraws private investment plan after backlash: Infantino

Damaging blow to FIFA president Gianni Infantino comes with the subsequent resignation of senior advisor Carlos Cordeiro, who issued an excoriating statement.

August 1, 2026

Iran's defender #23 Ramin Rezaeian and midfielder #31 Mehdi Ghayedi take part in a training session ahead of Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G football match against Belgium at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Guillermo Arias

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions

"Given that the game will be played at 12:00 pm local time in Los Angeles, the Football Federation of Iran requested that the team be allowed to travel to Los Angeles two days before the match," the spokesman said; Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, said on Monday that Iran had been informed in advance that they would be allowed to come into the United States only on the day before the game.

June 19, 2026

Sweden's goalkeeper #23 Kristoffer Nordfeldt celebrates with a temamate after winning the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Sweden crush Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Group F

June 15, 2026

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan gestures during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group D football match between Mauritania and Algeria at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on January 23, 2024. (AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Somali referee denied entry despite valid visa

Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding valid travel documents; FIFA confirms he will not officiate at the tournament.

June 9, 2026

Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team

Iranian squad had initially planned to base itself in Tucson in Arizona during the tournament, but later moved its training camp to Tijuana in Mexico, which will co-host the World Cup alongside the US and Canada.

May 28, 2026

In this handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (C-L) poses for a group photo with players of the Iranian national football team during a farewell ceremony for them before their departure for the 2026 FIFA Wo

Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

Iran hope to play two friendlies in Antalya. They have already confirmed one match, against The Gambia, on May 29.

May 17, 2026

Members of the Afghanistan's national women's football team playing under the Melbourne Victory Afghan women’s team banner celebrate a goal in their first match in a local league against ETA Buffalo SC in Melbourne on April 24, 2022.

FIFA clears path for Afghan women’s team to return to international competition

Special rule allows players in exile to represent Afghanistan despite ongoing restrictions in their home country.

April 30, 2026