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‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with…

The Times of India

Sepp Blatter suggests fans boycott 2026 World Cup over security concerns

The former Fifa president posted in support of a lawyer who has urged fans to avoid this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

Iran football great Ali Karimi leads call for Infantino to speak up on protest deaths

A group of prominent Iranians with links to football have called on Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, to condemn the killing and arrest of footballers in Iran

The Guardian - UK

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Lawmakers warn that Trump’s policies will make it harder for US athletes to compete overseas

President Donald Trump’s aggressive recent foreign policy actions could see competitors subjected to hostile crowds and anti-American sentiment at this year’s major sporting events, representatives argue

The Independent UK

Senegal football federation boss hits out at Moroccan influence on African game

A week after Senegal lifted the Africa Cup of Nations cup with a 1-0 victory over Morocco, Senegal football chief Abdoulaye Fall hit out at what he claimed was Morocco's undue influence over the continental game.

Radio France Internationale

Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims

The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation

The Guardian - UK

World Cup war games: Counter-drones, cyberattacks and stadium ICE raids top US security concerns as FIFA comes to town

The U.S. is expecting at least 5 million international visitors, not to mention the millions of soccer fans at home, to be on the move during the six-week tournament

The Independent UK

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North American League Set to Trial Dramatic Soccer Rule Change

Arsène Wenger has suggested a shift in how the offside rule is applied.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Boycott Discussions Demanded by German Federation Chief

President Donald Trump’s plan to take over Greenland has met significant resistance.

Sports Illustrated

The influencer World Cup: Fifa and the TikTok deal targeting an avalanche of posts

The partnership with the tech giant speaks to a push to engage younger fans but also has wider strategic goals in mind

The Guardian - UK

‘We are fighters, it’s in our DNA’: Greenland find pride in rare tilt at futsal glory

Buffeted by political storms and excluded from continental federations, Greenland find their chances are limited but a tournament in Croatia is a priceless opportunity

The Guardian - UK

Cheap gags, disruptive friends and ticket guff: a week in the life of Infantino

In today’s Football Daily: Another big week in admin

The Guardian - UK

UK police chief hits back at Gianni Infantino after British football fans jibe

Fifa president Gianni Infantino joked earlier this week that the Qatar World Cup was special because “no Brit was arrested”.

The Independent UK

Concacaf president revealed to make $3m a year for five hours’ work per week

Victor Montagliani’s compensation is thought to be among the highest in the world for a non-club soccer official

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How to Watch the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup

Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.

Sports Illustrated

How Gotham FC Is Preparing for the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup

With a short offseason punctuated by international travel, the reigning NWSL champions are prioritizing player health and safety while pursuing more hardware.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino aims jibe at British football fans during Davos speech

The Fifa president also defended ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup during a speech to world leaders at the World Economic Forum

The Independent UK

Senegal boss defends Afcon final walk-off protest in social media post

Senegal’s players walked off the pitch after Morocco were awarded a stoppage time penalty in the Afcon final

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France Rule on 2026 World Cup Boycott After President Trump’s Greenland Comments

Political tensions are reaching new heights with the summer’s tournament less than six months away.

The Guardian - UK

A World Cup boycott over Trump? Football’s hypotheticals cannot be dismissed any more

Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations when it comes to the US-shaped problem

The Guardian - UK

‘The emotion you get from the game is insane’: the Roy Keane bust-up film leading a new type of football movie

Saipan, about Keane’s infamous World Cup row with manager Mick McCarthy, has become a hit film in its native Ireland – as it opens in the UK screenwriter Paul Fraser explains how he aimed to avoid the mistakes of the past

The Guardian - US

The World Cup is out of reach for many. The hope lies outside the stadiums

The opportunity for this tournament’s legacy is in the fan fests, camps and tune-ups accessible to more than the lucky few

Sports Illustrated

When Will Things Get Serious for the USWNT in 2026?

The USWNT's January camp is always a strange affair, but manager Emma Hayes says that over a year of experimentation might be about to come to an end.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's top politicians welcome home triumphant Africa Cup of Nations squad

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

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Six new VAR rules fans will love and hate as IFAB propose time-limits and more reviews

Changes to VAR and new time limits are part of the new regulations proposed by football's law-makers, IFAB

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