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Hong Myung‑bo Resigns as Criminal Complaints, Audit and Reform Panel Put Korea Football Association Under Scrutiny

Fresh criminal complaints against Hong and a government-ordered audit have led to a temporary K‑Football Innovation Committee co‑chaired by Park Ji‑sung to remake KFA governance.

Canada Approved 41% of World Cup Visitor Applications, IRCC Data Shows

CAS Upholds 140,000 CHF Fines Against Mexican Football Federation

World Cup Resale Prices Ease but Extreme Outliers Remain

FIFA’s Variable Pricing Drives Up 2026 World Cup Ticket Costs

South Africa and New Zealand Unlikely to Host Future Men’s Rugby World Cups, SA Rugby Chief Says

Infantino Says All 2026 World Cup Matches Are Sold Out, Citing 508M Ticket Requests

Foxborough Threatens to Withhold World Cup License Over $7–8 Million Security Gap

Record Ratings for NFL Morning International Games Fuel Expansion Plans

New York and New Jersey Forecast $3.3 Billion Economic Boost From Hosting World Cup Matches