The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

FIFA President Responds to World Cup Boycott Threat With Secret ‘Accelerated Launch’

Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s biggest competitions is reportedly already very advanced.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

Why are Brentford fans glad to see the back of Jordan Henderson?

Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson has been praised as a leader and a wise head in a dressing room: so why are some Bees fans so glad he's leaving?

FourFourTwo · Jul 30

Fifa World Cup sell-off LIVE: Infantino future as Fifa president in doubt after English FA withdraws support

Uefa says it has lost confidence in Infantino as Fifa president after his ‘shabby, back-room, opaque deal’ to try and sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment

The Independent UK · Jul 30

FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina for World Cup final scuffle and 'Malvinas' banner

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.

Euronews · Jul 30

World game at war: why some European nations have threatened a World Cup boycott

A little over a week since the 2026 men’s World Cup final, world soccer appears on the brink of war.

The Conversation · Jul 30

FA want more details on FIFA World Cup investor plan

FIFA members have been given a deadline to accept a one-off payment that will open the way for a project to involve private investors in the World Cup.

AAP · Jul 30

Can anyone really stop FIFA's 'all-powerful' leader, Gianni Infantino?

As Gianni Infantino's plan to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions sparks outrage, Graeme McGarry speaks to an expert who fears no one can stop…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Football Australia pleads for more time to digest Fifa’s controversial World Cup plans

FA has resisted immediate criticism of Gianni Infantino as it awaits more information to ‘properly assess’ the implications of the privatisation push

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30

Infantino says FIFA World Cup stake sale is 'not an obligation'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the World Cup stake sale is a proposal. This plan to sell stakes in the World Cup provoked a furious response. Infantino clarified it is an opportunity but not an obligation for investors. He emphasized strengthening the commercial side of the game is a natural…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Infantino defends FIFA investment plan amid mounting backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insisted member associations would not be forced to back the proposed commercial spin-off, as criticism from UEFA, CONCACAF, the Asian Football Confederation and European officials intensified.

France 24 · Jul 30