Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Gianni Infantino

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
Gianni Infantino
July 14, 2025

Trump may issue executive order replacing ‘soccer’ with ‘football’ in U.S.

Mr Trump stated, “Gianni is a friend of mine, he’s done such a great job with the league and with soccer.’’

President Donald Trump
June 9, 2025

Tems joins J Balvin, Doja Cat to headline first-ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show

This marks a major moment not just for Tems but for African music as a whole.

Tems
March 5, 2025

2026 World Cup final to feature half-time show: FIFA

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
May 17, 2024

FIFA to undergo ‘urgent’ legal assessment after Palestinian FA calls for Israel suspension

Responding to PFA’s call for Israel’s suspension, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the federation would undergo an urgent legal assessment of Palestine’s allegations.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
April 25, 2024

FIFA announces multi-year partnership with Saudi-owned oil company Aramco 

The deal with Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco is in effect until 2027, covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and the Women’s World Cup the following year.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
May 2, 2023

FIFA threatens not to broadcast Women’s World Cup in Europe

Mr Infantino added that the time difference between Europe and the two host countries should not be an excuse.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
March 16, 2023

Infantino reelected FIFA president for third time

Gianni Infantino on Thursday was reelected as the president of the world’s football governing body, FIFA, for the third consecutive time.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
December 16, 2022

FIFA launches 32-team Club World Cup tournament, begins 2025

The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced the creation of a new tournament that will involve football clubs around the world starting in 2025.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino