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All 104 World Cup matches sold out – FIFA

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All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup will be "sold out," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday, even though tickets are still available ahead of the tournament's June 11 kickoff.

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All 2026 World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA president Infantino

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino says all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are sold out due to unprecedented demand, with millions of ticket requests.

La UEFA y el presidente de la FIFA hablaron tras la denuncia de Vinícius contra Prestianni en el Benfica vs. Real Madrid

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Por Federico Leiva, CNN en Español La UEFA está revisando el acta arbitral sobre el triunfo del Real Madrid ante el Benfica por la ida de los playoffs de la Champions League el martes, donde el resultado terminó pasando a un segundo plano…

All World Cup Matches Sold Out, Says FIFA’s Infantino

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He said requests during the main sales phase in January came from more than 200 countries.

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Delaware 'excited' to host Ivory Coast team for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Delaware is the official headquarters for a special soccer team that will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament this summer.

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FIFA-Präsident Infantino reagiert auf Rassismus-Skandal um Vinicius

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Gianni Infantino hat Vinicius nach dem Rassismus-Vorfall seine Unterstützung zugesichert. Gibt es Konsequenzen?

Christian Pulisic back to the Premier League? Milan’s summer position ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup emerges with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United watching

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American sensation Christian Pulisic is reportedly making waves in the European transfer market anew, with rumors swirling that he may be making a triumphant return to the Premier League.

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Airbnb offering $750 bonus for new hosts in FIFA World Cup cities, including Philadelphia

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Airbnb is offering a $750 bonus for new hosts who open up their homes to travelers in World Cup cities this summer, including Philadelphia.

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

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Uefa’s backing is a sign of improved relations between the respective presidents, with the Club World Cup expected not to be held every two years

Fifa’s plan for expanded 48-team Club World Cup will not be blocked by Uefa

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Uefa is ready to back Fifa’s proposed expansion of the Club World Cup to 48 teams for the next edition in 2029 in a sign of improving relations between their respective presidents, Aleksander Ceferin and Gianni Infantino.

FIFA issue unusual statement after Gianluca Prestianni and Vinicius Jr incident

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![CDATA[Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni is accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior during his side's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday.]]

Morocco accused of culling stray dogs ahead of Fifa World Cup 2030

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Stray animals are killed by shooting and poisoning and are ‘often left to rot where they fall’, claims the government denies

Morocco accused of culling stray dogs ahead of Fifa World Cup 2030

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Stray animals are killed by shooting and poisoning and are ‘often left to rot where they fall’, claims the government denies

FIFA discusses on Players’ Voice Panel a major change after Vinicius Jr. racism allegation against Prestianni

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Following the complaint of alleged racist acts by Vinicius Jr against Gianluca Prestianni, UEFA has decided to open an investigation into the matter. Alongside this, FIFA is discussing a major change in soccer within the Players' Voice…

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Gianni Infantino 'shocked and saddened' by allegations of racial abuse aimed at Vinicius Junior as FIFA President sends 'full solidarity'

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he is "shocked and saddened" by the allegations of racism from Vinicius Junior against Gianluca Prestianni. Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Benfica was paused for ten minutes after referee…

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino sends clear Vinicius Jr message after racism allegations

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UEFA has launched an investigation into allegations from Vinicius Junior that Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni used racist language towards him.

FIFA complaint lodged as Hearts of Oak accuse Siwelele FC of tapping up Hamza Issah

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Hearts of Oak have formally lodged a complaint with FIFA against South African outfit Siwelele FC over the alleged unauthorized approach of midfielder Hamza Issah.The Accra-based club claims the South African side engaged Issah, extended…

FIFA breaks silence after UEFA’s decision: President Gianni Infantino takes firm stand following Vinicius racist abuse controversy

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Vinicius once again found himself at the center of a heated controversy during a tense European night, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino watching closely as soccer’s governing bodies moved to address yet another racism allegation.

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FIFA President reacts to Vinicius racism incident – “Shocked and saddened”

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The footballing world is still reeling from the events that unfolded during Real Madrid’s recent Champions League clash against SL Benfica. Following the alleged racial abuse directed at Vinícius J...