FIFA president Gianni Infantino received a previously undisclosed payment of $1.72 million in 2024 from the company set up to run the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in the sports world, is facing yet another controversy. According to a report from The Times’ Martyn Ziegler, Infantino has been receiving a second salary tied to the 2026 World Cup that FIFA never made public.

Elfath officiated the 2026 World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, becoming the first American official to referee such a match.

Netflix has announced that it has acquired the exclusive audiovisual rights to broadcast the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra, in a new move to strengthen its presence in the live sports streaming market.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said the numbers show an African side can win the FIFA World Cup, praising improved tactical discipline at the 2026 tournament while insisting there is still one final step to take.

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Nearly three-quarters, or 72%, of surveyed hotels reported the event hurt their financial outlook for 2026, including 48% that described the impact as “extremely negative.”