FIFA, Gianni Infantino and World Cup

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FIFA's Gianni Infantino slams World Cup critics for 'spreading hate'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has launched a scathing attack on critics of the 2026 World Cup, accusing them of being "consumed by hate" and saying they should "reflect, meditate, pray, or watch a football match.

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Infantino tells Fifa critics to 'meditate, pray or watch football'
Fifa president Gianni Infantino accuses critics of spreading hate at World Cup
Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of ​the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success ‌that celebrated unity, safe...

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino issues extraordinary statement on World Cup critics and ‘strange’ decisions
Infantino attacks critics for ‘spreading hate’ in remarkable outburst
Gianni Infantino praises Argentina's 'proffesionalism' in World Cup as FIFA president's letter to FA emerges
The most eyebrow-raising segment of the letter involves Infantino’s specific praise for the team's conduct and work ethic, which stands in stark contrast to the disciplinary proceedings currently unde...

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino lashes out at critics planting ‘seeds of hate’ after 2026 World Cup
Gianni Infantino slams FIFA critics in bizarre letter that glosses over World Cup issues

FIFA president attracts further scrutiny over leaked Argentina letter following World Cup final

The World Cup final ended with a brawl involving a number of Argentina players and staff members.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Effect: How The Tournament Skyrocketed Music Streams

As sports and music become more intertwined, this year's World Cup boosted the streams for Oasis, The Beatles, Justin Bieber, BTS and more as it reached record numbers.

2026 FIFA World Cup Upsets: What Were The Five Biggest?

Although the higher-ranked teams usually win the soccer World Cup, there are often a few shocks and surprises in FIFA's flagship tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup was not an exception in that regard.

FIFA emerges as the $9 billion winner as the biggest, brashest World Cup ever draws to a close

The football governing body presided over the most lucrative sporting event in history and is poised to net over $9 billion in revenue for 2026.

Donald Trump's World Cup Intervention Sparks Fresh FIFA Ethics Threat

The president’s intervention and the subsequent decision by FIFA’s disciplinary committee to put Folarin Balogun’s ban on hold drew widespread criticism.

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino to escape IOC investigation over Donald Trump allegations

A complaint had been submitted to the IOC which included reference to Fifa’s decision to defer a World Cup suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun after the US president’s intervention

FIFA World Cup Day 17 recap: Lionel Messi makes history again; Iran eliminated

Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday. Get the latest news, results, standings and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

IOC won’t pursue its member Infantino over FIFA red-card ruling at World Cup

IOC member and FIFA leader Gianni Infantino will not have to explain to the Olympic body how U.S. President Donald Trump helped to stop a player’s ban at the World Cup. The IOC said on Friday
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New FIFA Decision Aids Guide Players During and After Pregnancy

New decision aids from FIFA help players decide with their doctors how to continue playing safely during pregnancy and postpartum.