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Friday, Apr 17

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino defends eye-watering World Cup ticket prices

www.independent.co.uk

World Cup ticket prices have been criticized by fans ahead of this summer’s tournament

World Cup 2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US

www.aljazeera.com

Gianni Infantino responds to criticism for pricing of 2026 edition highlighting 'very special' US market as factor.

'Fleeced' and 'gouged' fans hit out at FIFA over extortionate World Cup train tickets - with supporters facing an 11-fold price hike

www.dailymail.co.uk

A 30-minute train journey to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will cost £111 for a return ($150) - an 11-fold increase on the regular price - from Penn Station in Manhattan.

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FIFA president defends World Cup prices in 'very special' U.S. market

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended high ticket prices for this year's World Cup in North America by saying on Friday that the event, which capti

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Mexican Rhythms Take Centre Stage As ‘Por Ella’ Drops For FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album

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The sound of Mexico is set to ignite football fans worldwide with the release of “Por Ella,” the second single from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album. The track, a vibrant collaboration between iconic Mexican cumbia band Los Ángeles…

FIFA To Introduce Halftime Show At 2026 World Cup Final

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FIFA will introduce a halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final for the first time in the tournament’s history, with Nigerian artists potentially taking centre stage amid the global rise of Afrobeats. FIFA President Gianni Infantino…

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It just got a LOT more expensive for SA fans to attend FIFA World Cup 2026

Football fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.

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Witness African history in the making as SuperSport brings all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live

ghanasoccernet.com

SuperSport, a subsidiary of MultiChoice Group, a CANAL+ company, is proud to announce that Africa’s biggest sports broadcaster is bringing the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup 2026™ live to English and Portuguese-speaking African countries…

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Best XI not going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

www.vanguardngr.com

A chance to play at the World Cup is the ultimate dream of any footballer. It represents a rare opportunity to compete with the best players in the world, donning one's national colours with pride and gusto in a bid to claim football's…

FIFA Agent Drew Uyi To Speak At Football Forum 2026 In Hungary

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FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, has continued to scale new heights and set new landmarks as he has been invited to speak at the Football Forum Hungary 2026. This further accentuates his growing influence in the global football space and…

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Thursday, Apr 16

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What is tailgating, and has FIFA banned it at World Cup stadiums in the US?

www.aljazeera.com

Football fans in the US have criticised FIFA and local organisers over a move to ban tailgating at World Cup matches.

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Culture clash: FIFA insists tailgating is not banned at World Cup — but it’s not allowed at every stadium

www.independent.co.uk

With nearly a dozen U.S. stadiums around the country hosting World Cup matches this summer, tailgating rules may vary

FIFA hit out at $100 New York train ticket decision for World Cup with strong statement

www.mirror.co.uk

This summer's World Cup is just a matter of months away, as nations from around the globe vie for glory - but the location for the competition hasn't been without its issues

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FIFA President Confirms Iran’s Participation In World Cup

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would…

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FIFA leaders visit Houston ahead of World Cup

cw39.com

Members of the FIFA World Cup 2026 leadership are visiting Houston Thursday to meet with local stakeholders and give updates.

Iran’s 2026 World Cup fate decided as FIFA president Gianni Infantino reveals its true status

worldsoccertalk.com

As the global stage prepares for its biggest edition yet, questions about participating nations, mainly Iran, have added an extra layer of intrigue.

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Many are still leaving the door open': Security experts warn FIFA World Cup partners could be putting customers at risk of email attacks

www.techradar.com

Some World Cup partners are not actively protecting their domain name with the strongest DMARC policy.