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World Gymnastics Fully Reinstates Russia and Belarus, Restoring Flags and Teams

The decision departs from IOC guidance to reinstate only Belarusians.

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UWW Restores Flags and Anthems for Russia and Belarus Across All Levels

Saudi PIF Becomes 2026 World Cup Tournament Supporter in North America and Asia

IOC Lifts Participation Limits on Belarus, Keeps Russian Restrictions

Saudi Fund to End LIV Golf Financing After 2026 as League Seeks New Backers

EU Commissioner Boycotts Venice Biennale, Threatens €2 Million Grant Over Russian Pavilion

World Boxing Clears Russians and Belarusians to Compete Under Neutral Status

Norway Joins Poland in Refusing to Host World Aquatics Events Allowing Russia and Belarus

DR Congo Picks Houston as Its 2026 World Cup Base Camp

World Cup Transport Prices Soar in U.S. Host Cities

World Aquatics Restores Flags and Anthems for Russia and Belarus in Senior Events

World Aquatics Restores Flags and Anthems for Russian and Belarusian Athletes

World Aquatics Restores Russia and Belarus to Full Participation With Flags and Anthems

FIFA Rejects Iran’s Venue-Switch Demand, Putting 2026 World Cup Place at Risk

Italy’s Sports Minister Says Replacing Iran at 2026 World Cup Is Very Unlikely

CAF President Denies Corruption Claims as CAN 2025 Title Dispute Moves to Court

CAF Chief Welcomes Corruption Probe, Vows to Respect CAS in AFCON Title Dispute

Iran Pushes FIFA To Move U.S. World Cup Games to Mexico

FIFA Opens Case Against Spanish FA Over Racist Chants at Spain–Egypt Friendly

CAF Appeals Vice-Chair Condemns AFCON Final Forfeit Ruling