FIFA

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FIFA is described as an international football governing body overseeing the 2026 World Cup, facing scrutiny over controversial decisions including the reversal of a red card for U.S. player Folorin Baloguna following allegations of political pressure from the White House and President Trump. The organization has also drawn criticism for hosting an expensive dinner at Mexico's Chapultepek Castle, which is under investigation by Mexican authorities. FIFA is reported to have generated significant revenue from the tournament, with tax payments exceeding $15 million to U.S. authorities.

Events

• Poland and Ukraine allow for a joint application to host the FIFA…
• The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) officially stated…
• FIFA fines Argentina $321K over World Cup misconduct
• Safonov ranks top-10 goalkeeper in world
• FIFA Chief Operating Officer Fired After Criticizing Infantino
• Alayev calls Balogun red card reversal most unpleasant in football
• US President Donald Trump supported FIFA president Gianni Infantino
• UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation issued a joint…
• FIFA accused certain individuals of orchestrating a coordinated…
• The European Football Association (UEFA) may investigate claims that…

Recent coverage

• Politico: Ukraine and Poland plan to submit joint bid to host World Cup — Вечерняя Москва
• UEFA has stated its position on the election of the head of FIFA — Вести
• UEFA officially stated it will not support Infantino if he runs for FIFA president. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
• In FIFA approved UEFA decision not to boycott the Women's World Championship under 20 — РИАМО
• FIFA fined the Football Association of Argentina $321,000 after the World Cup — Ведомости
• FIFA fined the Football Association of Argentina after the 2026 World Cup, amount named — Вести
• FIFA disqualified Paredeza for 10 matches following the World Cup final — Вести
• Regional football federations discuss possibility of vote of no confidence against FIFA president Gianni Infantino — Reute… — The Insider
• Saifonov entered the top 10 of the world's best goalkeepers — Ведомости
• Operational director of FIFA left after criticism of Infantino — Вести
• One of FIFA's leaders dismissed after criticism of Infantino's plan — BBC News Русская служба
• FIFA asked not to allow Gianni Infantino to participate in the election of the organization's head — РИАМО
• Head of OPSF Zotov revealed details of his first case as a FIFA mediator — Вести
• In RFS told what can increase chances for Infantino to keep post — Вести
• Alayev called the cancellation of Balogun's disqualification the most unpleasant episode in football — РИАМО
• Alayev called the cancellation of Balogun's red card at the World Cup the most unpleasant story — Вечерняя Москва
• Trump defends Infantino amid FIFA president revolt — Фонтанка
• Donald Trump supported FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Earlier he planned to sell shares in the World Cup to the president of the United States relatives — Meduza
• Trump called possible departure of Infantino from FIFA presidency a 'terrible mistake' — Вечерняя Москва
• Trump supported FIFA president Gianni Infantino. He planned to involve a company of the president of the United States in the deal — ЭХО / Новости