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FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 (€9,533) during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalised.

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Fifa raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990, up from $1,600 in 2022

Fifa raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

World Cup fans left frustrated as Fifa system for ‘last minute’ tickets suffers technical difficulties

Fifa appeared to have lengthy waits to purchase tickets, with people who joined the queue at the start still waiting to get through the queue 90 minutes later

The Independent UK

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Messi, mascots, tickets and Trump: 48 questions for the 48-team World Cup

After Tuesday’s playoff matches decided the final six spots, the tournament field is set. We answered 48 questions as the countdown to 11 June begins

The Guardian - US

European countries fume over home advantage in ‘extremely unfair’ World Cup qualifying

European associations feel that Uefa's mere 16 places in a 48-team World Cup are not enough

The Independent UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has ‘spoken to Iran players’ about playing World Cup games in US

Fifa’s president is confident that Middle East crisis will not impact this summer’s tournament

The Independent UK

Infantino insists Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite US war

Iranian football federation previously asked for World Cup games to be moved away from the US

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Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup

Iran players and officials have posed with pictures of children allegedly killed by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes before their World Cup warmup against Costa Rica in Turkey

The Independent UK

Infantino says Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite war with United States

The Fifa president made the comments while in attendance at half-time of Iran’s friendly with Costa Rica in Turkey

The Guardian - US

Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.

Radio France Internationale

‘No Plan B, C or D’—FIFA President Takes Firm Stance on Iran’s World Cup Participation

Gianni Infantino has weighed in on the prospect of Iran boycotting the tournament which will be co-hosted by the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

Sheinbaum meets FIFA's Infantino to review Mexico's 2026 World Cup preparations

Mexico is stepping up planning for the 2026 World Cup after President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Mexico City

The Independent UK

Euro 2028 tickets to cost less than a parking space at 2026 World Cup

Uefa has committed to affordable pricing for its tournament in UK and Ireland, while Fifa has come under repeated fire for its ticket pricing strategy at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

These CEOs want a starring role in our lives – and there’s not much we can do about it

Do we really need a McDonald’s CEO fronting ads or a Gianni Infantino Panini sticker? No. But in the age of Trump, the boss class feels emboldened, says freelance writer Larry Ryan

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The Independent UK

Inside Kirsty Coventy’s transformation of the IOC – and the Trump problem looming over the LA Olympics

ONE YEAR ON: A year after she was sensationally elected as the first woman and first African to hold the most powerful office in sport, the IOC president retains plenty of internal support, writes Lawrence Ostlere. But far bigger challenges lie ahead

The Conversation

A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup

On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.

The Guardian - UK

Welcome to the Fifa Series – football’s random friendly fixture generator

In today’s Football Daily: time to focus on the really big international games

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games from United States

Iran are scheduled to play their three group matches in the US, but will refuse to travel there over fears for their safety

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The Independent UK

Fifa president responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games out of US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the World Cup will proceed as scheduled, rejecting Iran's request to move its games from the United States to Mexico.

The Independent UK

Fifa issues decisions on Iran’s World Cup request and Israel complaint

Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled

FourFourTwo

Plans to move Iran's World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico 'denied by FIFA' after Donald Trump comments

Trump 'cannot ensure the security' of Iran at the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Why Morocco Has Been Awarded Senegal’s AFCON Title 57 Days Later—What Happens Next?

The threat of “World War III” has been raised amid the heated reaction to CAF’s ruling.

The Independent UK

Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

International Business Times UK

FIFA to Stage Super Bowl-Inspired Halftime Show at 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey: Who Will Headline The Show?

FIFA announces a Super Bowl-inspired halftime show for the 2026 World Cup final, marking a historic shift in the tournament's entertainment approach

The Independent UK

Iran still set to play in World Cup despite Trump safety warning, says Asian football chief

Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in doubt following social media comments made by US president Donald Trump

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