Fifa, Infantino and World Cup

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At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
Gianni Infantino gave an apology to the toughest critics who want to oust him as FIFA president but no new details or documents on issues that most concern them at a showdown meeting of the ruling council of soccer's governing body on Thursday.

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Infantino apologises to Fifa Council over World Cup proposal
FIFA's Infantino apologizes over failed investor plan, but questions remain
Gianni Infantino: FIFA president apologises for World Cup sell-off plan - but FA and other European leaders still want him to resign
Gianni Infantino has apologised to the FIFA Council for his World Cup sell-off plan; FIFA president was speaking in Zurich on Thursday morning; the FA is among European leaders who still want him to r...

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Gianni Infantino apologises for World Cup furore but leaves critics unhappy
Infantino apologises to Fifa Council - but told he's still not fit to lead
Under-fire Gianni Infantino APOLOGISES for controversial World Cup sell-off plan before side-stepping Fifa grilling
FA chair Debbie Hewitt emerged from the meeting to reveal Infantino had “apologised” and “shown contrition” for the secret plot, which was scuppered by the widespread backlash in July.

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Gianni Infantino 'not fit to be FIFA president' without answers - FA chair
Gianni Infantino’s failed FIFA World Cup sale plan ‘apology’ fails to win over English FA

Netflix awarded broadcast rights to 2030 World Cup for fans in Spain

Netflix was given the rights to Spain and Andorra for the 2030 World Cup where Spain is a host country with Morocco and Portugal.

England’s World Cup test against Tonga will show where power really lies in rugby league

England begin their tournament on Saturday with a must-win fixture in Perth that can inject some optimism into the European game

The England keeper set to face his dad at a World Cup

Colin Gordon will be coaching Argentina at the World Cup, while son Chris will be playing for England.

England 5-0 Greece: Lionesses cruise to Women's World Cup playoff second round - as it happened

England secured a 5-0 blowout win against Greece in the second leg of their Women's World Cup playoff semifinal to progress to the second round.

President Trump Gets His Lasting World Cup Legacy With Proposed Rule Change

A repeat rampant controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup could be prevented at the next FIFA council session.

Spain is still ahead of the USWNT, but Mallory Swanson’s big goal started the countdown to the World Cup

The two games left no doubt about which team is on top, and not just because of the scores. The good news is the U.S. can see what it takes to get there: moments like Swanson's dramatic equalizer.

Matildas' young guns seize chance as Women's World Cup countdown continues

A mixed window left the Matildas with plenty to ponder, but the emergence of players like Leticia McKenna and Alana Murphy offers Australia hope ahead of the World Cup.

Chicago want to host the Women’s World Cup after saying ‘no’ to men’s tournament

After walking away from FIFA’s demands for the men’s World Cup in 2026, Chicago has now entered the race to host matches during the Women’s World Cup in 2031. The United States is the lead partner, along with Mexico,