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FIFA

March 17, 2026

FIFA rejects Nigeria’s petition to disqualify DR Congo from 2026 World Cup qualifiers

The NFF has less than 10 days to successfully appeal the decision before the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation playoff tournament.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
March 17, 2026

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches away from U.S.

“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico,” the Iranian embassy said.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino
March 11, 2026

DRC FA president handed life sentence for financial crimes

The court delivered the verdict in his absence.

Jean-Guy Mayolas
February 3, 2026

Infantino defends awarding Trump inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

Mr Infantino decorated Mr Trump with the well-publicised honour during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in December last year.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino
February 3, 2026

Football: Russia hails FIFA president Infantino’s comments on lifting ban

Infantino disclosed in an interview that FIFA was looking into ending the years-long ban on Russia.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
February 3, 2026
Gianni Infantino
January 16, 2026

AFCON Semi-final: Ghanaian referee Laryea’s Instagram account taken down after backlash from Nigerians

Nigerian fans expressed strong displeasure with Laryea’s officiating, claiming his decisions were biased in favour of the host nation.

Daniel Nii Ayi Laryea
December 24, 2025

From Hotel to Ride-Hailing: Moroccans cash in on AFCON influx amid billion-dollar projection

“It is a great moment for the country and I’m sure it will be an amazing tournament,” Mr Mohammed told The Gazette. 

Taxis in Morocco
December 17, 2025

2026 World Cup: FIFA announces $50 million prize for winner, $10.5 million for each qualified nation

The monetary incentives approved by the FIFA Council are 50 per cent more than the amount shared by the 32 teams that participated in the last World Cup.

2026 FIFA World Cup
December 16, 2025

2026 World Cup: FIFA introduces $60 supporter tickets following backlash

The $60 tickets will be distributed to the national federations of the teams participating in the tournament.

FIFA