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FIFA Proposes $20 Billion World Cup Commercial Unit and Minority Sale

The plan would bring outside investors into World Cup commercial rights, prompting immediate institutional, political and governance scrutiny.

Infantino Defends World Cup in Combative Open Letter

Trump Privately Backs FIFA’s Gianni Infantino for U.N. Secretary‑General

FIFA to Examine 64‑Team World Cup for 2030, Infantino Says

EU Lawmakers Back Ethics Probe of Infantino Over FIFA Peace Prize to Trump

FIFA Asks IFAB to Approve Single Coin Toss for World Cup Shootouts

FIFA Enforces 'Clean‑Site' Rule and Covers Non‑Sponsor Logos at 2026 World Cup

Almiron Sent Off as World Cup First Under New Mouth-Covering Rule

FIFA’s New World Cup Sleeve Patches Draw Backlash Over Sticker‑Like Application and Postgame Removal

FIFA Reportedly Will Let President Trump Present World Cup Trophy

Ruud Gullit Denies Authorship of Letter Urging Infantino to Resign

CAS Upholds 140,000 CHF Fines Against Mexican Football Federation

FIFA Drops Solo Player Walkouts for 2026 World Cup as It Tests New Team Entrance

FIFA Confirms Red Cards for Mouth-Covering and Walk-Offs at 2026 World Cup

FIFA Council Approves 15% Boost to 2026 World Cup Payouts for Teams

Infantino Defends Soaring 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices as Funding Necessity

Argentina Sets June U.S. Friendlies at Texas A&M and Auburn Before World Cup

Ilia Malinin Receives Olympic Fair Play Award After Milano Cortina Setback

Tom Brady Hails FIFA’s Gianni Infantino as ‘Man of the People,’ Prompting Fan Backlash

Infantino Urges Russia’s Return to International Football, Defends FIFA Peace Prize for Trump