FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting political pressure as support from some of world football’s most influential nations weakens, leaving his hopes of securing another term increasingly dependent on backing from smaller member associations.
In a statement issued early Friday, FIFA said it had listened to the views and concerns raised by the global football community.
Fresh tensions have emerged in world football governance after FIFA announced plans to bring private investors into the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup,
The French Football Federation (FFF) has officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the France national team, Les Bleus, replacing Didier Deschamps after his long tenure in charge.
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar won the 2026 Tour de France, claiming the prestigious race for the fifth time in his career and joining an elite group of just five riders to have achieved the feat.
LeBron James has announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming NBA season, saying it will be the final team of his career before retiring from professional basketball.
Spain crowned world champions after Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike secured a historic second FIFA World Cup title against defending champions Argentina.
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard Hansen has withdrawn from the 2026 Tour de France after suffering a serious crash during Stage 15,
Premier League champions Arsenal are set to build three football pitches in Rwanda as part of the legacy of their eight-year partnership with Visit Rwanda, which ended in June 2026.
For the first time in football history, the winners of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will receive championship rings, similar to those awarded to champions of the NBA, NFL, and Basketball Africa League (BAL).
