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Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel-and-glass structure known as The Line, part of the broader development known as NEOM.
Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
'Where to kill Barron?' Iran airs video offering $10m. reward to kill US president's son - report
Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
In a letter sent by Israel Football Association Chairman Shino Moshe Zuares, the IFA informed FIFA that it was withdrawing its previous letter of support for Infantino.
Trump warns FIFA against replacing President Gianni Infantino after his subsidiary proposal
"He is fantastic, having just presided over the most successful World Cup, by four times, ever presented. If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again!" Trump added.
UEFA boycotts World Cup over FIFA plan to sell tournament stakes to investors
European soccer associations voted unanimously to boycott FIFA competitions until plans to sell stakes in a $20 billion tournament subsidiary are withdrawn.
Antisemitism in UK soccer jumps 43% as total discrimination reports hit record high
The highest number of actual reports was categorized under 'racism,' 'sexism,' and 'homophobia,' in that order.
Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report
US President Trump believes that everyone in the world respects Infantino and understands that “he has a special ability to bring people together.”
FIFA World Cup 2026 final sets KAN network record as most watched since 1998
Over the last 28 years, the only match to surpass this figure was the 1998 final between France and Brazil, which commanded a 43.8% viewership share.
World Cup triggered a massive pizza, burger, ice cream rush among Israeli soccer fans, Wolt says
Israelis turned to food delivery during the World Cup, with Wolt reporting a 20% rise in match-hour orders and a 35% increase in family pizza purchases.
When soccer defeat becomes conspiracy in the World Cup - opinion
The old claim has always found new hosts: banks, media, governments, wars. Now Jews, or “Zionists,” control the game. The institution changes. The accusation survives.
Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run
Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.
Argentina stuns England with dramatic late comeback to reach World Cup final
The reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, meet Spain on Sunday in East Rutherford, NJ, with a chance to claim a fourth title.
