Mattias Grafström
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- 2d ago
FIFA to let Council members view confidential FFE documents in Zurich
FIFA will let Council members review key documents on the abandoned FFE investor plan, but only in person at its Zurich headquarters and under strict conditions. Members have until 16 November to register their interest.
- Oct 24
Infantino claims broad support after Asian federation backs his fourth-term bid
The Asian Football Confederation endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Friday, 23 October, while UEFA keeps pressing for his removal before the March 2027 election.
- Oct 19
UEFA gives FIFA until 2 November to answer 42 questions on Infantino and the FFE plan
UEFA general secretary Theodore Theodoridis has written to FIFA with 42 questions on the abandoned World Cup investor plan, the Peace Prize and the Balogun case. Written answers and documents are due by 2 November.
- Oct 13
Netflix secures exclusive Spain and Andorra rights to all 104 matches of 2030 World Cup
The deal covers every live match of the tournament hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one free match per matchday in Spain and a free-to-air package of national games on a broadcaster yet to be named.
- Oct 6
FIFA cleared DR Congo for 2026 World Cup despite ineligible goalkeeper findings
FIFA legal advisers found in March 2026 that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible to play for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the governing body dismissed Nigeria's protest on a technicality.
- May 25
Iran Moves World Cup Base Camp to Mexico as U.S.-Iran War Strains Relations
The Iranian national football team relocates its 2026 World Cup base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, amid security and visa concerns triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. FIFA confirmed the move on Monday, with Mexico’s president stating her country has ‘no issue’ hosting the team.
