The world is officially ready for the biggest party in football history. FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that the 48-team 2026 World Cup is effectively a “sell-out” event, fueled by a staggering 508 million ticket requests in just four weeks. Speaking from Florida, Infantino confirmed […]
FIFA has announced a record-breaking $355 million benefits package for football clubs releasing players for the 2026 World Cup, marking a 70% increase from the $209 million distributed after the 2022 edition in Qatar. In a historic move, the new scheme—developed in partnership with the European Club Association (ECA)—will for […]
The world football governing body, FIFA has said it wants all 211 national federations to make racist abuse a disciplinary offence, and designate a crossed hands gesture by victims to alert referees to abuse. In a statement released today, FIFA detailed the tougher and more unified approach it wants to […]
