The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.
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Infantino, FIFA President, Joins Trump on His Middle East Tour
The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.
FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams
Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.
FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup
An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands.
FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.
FIFA Set to Roll Back Reforms Enacted After Corruption Scandal
FIFA tried to put a corruption crisis behind by changing its rules and claiming its governance overhaul had the endorsement of the Justice Department. U.S. officials say that was never the case.
FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.
UEFA’s Ceferin Says He Won’t Seek Another Term as President
Aleksander Ceferin prevailed in an effort that would have allowed him another four-year stint as president. Then he announced he wouldn’t seek one.
Ceferin’s UEFA Term Limits Fight Renews Debate on Presidential Power
A proposal that would weaken term limits at European soccer’s governing body has insiders and governance officials worried that sports’ power brokers are forgetting why the rules exist.
Ceferin’s UEFA Term Limits Fight Renews Debate on Presidential Power
A proposal that would weaken term limits at European soccer’s governing body has insiders and governance officials worried that sports’ power brokers are forgetting why the rules exist.