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ABC Newspolitics1 day ago
Trump Says He Requested FIFA Review of Red Card to Balogun
President Donald Trump stated he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino on July 6 to seek review of a red card issued to U.S. forward Folarin Balogun. FIFA lifted the one-game suspension, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium.
winnipegfreepress.comsports21 hrs agoUpdated
FIFA Replaces Balogun Red-Card Suspension With Fine and Probation After Review
President Donald Trump confirmed he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA then suspended the one-match ban, imposed a $40,000 fine and placed the player on one-year probation.
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sbs.com.ausports1 day ago
FIFA Lifts Red Card Suspension for U.S. Player Folarin Balogun
FIFA's disciplinary committee reinstated striker Folarin Balogun for Monday's World Cup match against Belgium. The decision followed a phone call between President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
cnbc.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Received $15,000 in FIFA Tickets from Infantino
President Trump's 2025 financial disclosure shows FIFA President Gianni Infantino gave him 10 tickets valued at $15,000 to last year's Club World Cup final. Infantino has said Trump will help present the 2026 World Cup trophy on July 19.
koreaherald.comsports10 days ago
FIFA President Infantino Attended 24 Matches Across US, Canada and Mexico Using Private Jet
Gianni Infantino attended 24 matches across North America in the first two weeks of the 2026 World Cup. BBC News reported that a tracked private jet completed 27 flights totaling at least 31,144 miles and produced an estimated 516 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions.
thebalitimes.compolitics14 days ago
FIFA President Says U.S. President Will Attend 2026 World Cup Final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that President Donald Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final and present the trophy. Infantino made the comments during a Tuesday appearance on Fox & Friends.
espn.co.uksports16 days ago
FIFA President Attends Multiple Matches at Current World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has attended several matches during the ongoing World Cup. Environmental groups have raised concerns about the travel involved and its potential climate impact.
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ESPNsports18 days ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends matches in three host nations
Infantino traveled by private jet to stadiums in Mexico, the United States and Canada, covering more than 13,000 miles while attending multiple group-stage games.
France 24politics26 days ago
FIFA Issues World Cup Accreditation to Jailed French Journalist
FIFA accredited French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes to cover the 2026 World Cup despite his seven-year Algerian prison sentence. An empty seat marked his absence at Gianni Infantino’s pre-tournament press conference.
unicornriot.ninjasports27 days ago
FIFA President Says Organization Cannot Override U.S. Visa Decisions for World Cup
Gianni Infantino addressed visa denials and ticket-price investigations at a June 10 news conference in Mexico City. He said FIFA works behind the scenes but respects U.S. government authority.
bbc.co.uksports20 days agoUpdated
FIFA President Says He Would Have Driven Iran Team to 2026 World Cup
Gianni Infantino addressed entry problems for the Iran squad and a Somali referee during a press conference ahead of the tournament’s opening match in Mexico City.
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The Independentsports20 days agoUpdated
U.S. Bars Somali Referee From 2026 World Cup Over Alleged Terror Links Despite Valid Visa
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices and said the organization cannot override U.S. entry decisions one day before the 48-nation tournament opens.
riotimesonline.comsports28 days ago
FIFA President to Hold News Conference in Mexico City Ahead of World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address reporters in Mexico City on Wednesday, one day before the World Cup begins. The appearance follows reports of off-field issues affecting preparations for the tournament.
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Washington Examinersports29 days ago
FIFA President Gianni Infantino oversees 2026 World Cup preparations
The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, begins Thursday. FIFA President Gianni Infantino leads the organization as ticket sales proceed in staggered phases.
realitytea.compolitics61 days ago
President Trump Says 2026 World Cup Tickets Are Too Expensive
President Trump stated this week that he would not pay the current prices for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which have risen significantly since initial sales. The comment follows recent remarks by FIFA President Gianni Infantino defending the pricing as consistent with market rat…
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swissinfo.chsports62 days agoUpdated
FIFA President Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said high ticket prices reflect U.S. market conditions and resale laws. Face-value prices for the final reached nearly $11,000, up from $1,600 in 2022.
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thesouthafrican.compolitics68 days ago
FIFA Confirms Iran Qualifies for 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup hosted in North America, including games in the United States, despite ongoing US-Iran hostilities. The confirmation came as oil prices surged due to a US naval blockad…
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Fox Newsworld69 days ago
FIFA Assigns Iran to Play 2026 World Cup Group Matches in US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with all group-stage matches on U.S. soil. The decision comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions following the killing of Iran's supreme leader earlier this year. President Trump agreed wi…
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