FIFA, Gianni Infantino and Asian Football Confederation

Digest more
AFC president backs Infantino for fourth term as FIFA president
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)'s president has endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino for a fourth term amid tensions over his leadership. Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa pledged to back the re-election bid at the association's extraordinary congress on Friday.

Continue reading

Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
Soccer-Asian Football Confederation boss says governing body will back FIFA President Infantino's re-election bid

FIFA, World Cup

Digest more
FIFA’s new U-15 World Cup to feature 189 countries, nearly 1,000 games
The inaugural edition of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival is set to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Continue reading

Independent Journal Review · 1d
FIFA Opens U.S. Bids for 2030, 2034 World Cup Rights
MSN · 1d
Soccer-FIFA opens bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cup media rights covering US and Puerto Rico

FIFA picks US

Digest more
United States to host first FIFA Women's Club World Cup in 2028
The United States will host the inaugural Women’s Club World Cup from 5 to 30 January 2028, following a decision by FIFA.

Continue reading

United States to host inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028
U.S. To Host First-Ever Women’s Soccer Club World Cup

FIFA launches tender of 2030 men's World Cup U.S. media rights, plans to choose winner by end of year

FIFA is formally auctioning its U.S. media rights and wants bids by Nov. 19.
FIFA

Where to watch the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival

The inaugural edition of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival™ will be played in Baku, Azerbaijan between 24 and 30 October 2026. This historic event, which will feature no fewer than 189 FIFA Member ...
Sports Business Journal

McDonald’s ending sponsorship with FIFA, World Cup after 32 years

McDonald’s is ending its deal with FIFA to sponsor the World Cup after 32 years amid an overhaul to its marketing model.

FIFA women's top 50 world rankings: October 2026

As of late October, Spain, USA, and Germany are leading the FIFA women's world rankings. Check out the rest of the top 50 ...

What is FIFA’s U-15s tournament? 189 nations, 3,000 teenagers, nearly 1,000 games in six days

Eight-a-side games in event held in Baku. But the inclusion of Russia has caused controversy. We explain the tournament.
Yardbarker

From rebellion to loyalty: a sudden shift turns the FIFA presidency race in Infantino's favour

FIFA president receives unexpected gift in Tokyo Asia have torn up their confrontational stance towards Gianni Infantino. In ...

UEFA demands FIFA explain Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, Balogun's overturned red

UEFA has contacted FIFA to demand a response to 42 questions, including those around Gianni Infantino's plan to partially ...