The New York Times – Sports:
With about 1,000 days until the opening game of soccer’s showcase event, U.S. organizers are waiting for answers, and action, from the sport’s governing body.
Category: Infantino, Gianni
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Women’s World Cup: FIFA May Allow Rainbow Armbands
The New York Times – Sports:
Captains could be offered choices reflecting anti-discrimination efforts and at least one design that was banned at the men’s World Cup in Qatar.
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North America Got the 2026 World Cup. Now Who Will Get the Final?
The New York Times – Sports:
A decision on which city will host the men’s 2026 World Cup final is expected in the fall. Leaders from the New York area are making their case, with Dallas and Los Angeles also in the running.
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FIFA Says Women’s World Cup Faces TV Blackout in Europe
The New York Times – Sports:
Gianni Infantino said matches would not be shown in the continent’s biggest markets this summer unless broadcasters meet FIFA’s demands for higher fees.
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FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
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Gianni Infantino Is Re-elected, Unopposed, as FIFA President
The New York Times – Sports:
The Swiss administrator, a contentious figure in the soccer world, had no rivals for the position and was crowned for another four years by acclamation.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Knows How to Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Infantino has all the support he needs to sweep to another term leading the world’s most popular sport. That is precisely the problem, critics of his leadership say. But they don’t get to vote.
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2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA is preparing to approve a change that will set the format for the largest and longest championship in soccer history.
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Saudi Sponsorship Catches Women’s World Cup Hosts by Surprise
The New York Times – Sports:
Officials from Australia and New Zealand were blindsided by reports that FIFA would make Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority a partner for the tournament.