Four European leagues plan a Friday FIFA reform statement after the abandoned 20% World Cup rights sale; Infantino offered an external review and will seek re-election.

Sports· Sep 24, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 12 sources · Sep 20, 2026Story

Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium Selected for 2027 Women’s Champions Cup Final Round

Miami’s Nu Stadium will host the final phase of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027, featuring Barcelona and Club América with the remaining two slots determined through a continental qualifying path culminating in a four-team knockout in late January. Separately, UEFA announced the 2027 UEFA Women’s Champions League final will be staged at Warsaw’s National Stadium under a revamped 18-team single-league format, along with the launch of a second competition, the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, marking Poland’s first time hosting the women’s club final.

Sports· Sep 20, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 8 sources · Sep 11, 2026Story

FIFA Gives Two Former Chiefs Lifetime Bans

FIFA handed life bans to Bassam Adeel Jaleel, the former Maldives federation president, for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and fined him one million Swiss francs, with Maldives’ former finance chief Mohamed Ageel also banned for 10 years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. The sanctions extended to Montserrat’s Vincent Cassell, also awarded a life ban and a one-million Swiss franc fine, while his former secretary Tandica Hughes received a 15-year ban and a 150,000 Swiss franc fine for improper transactions.

Sports· Sep 11, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 8 sources · Sep 6, 2026Story

Infantino Plans 2027 FIFA Re-Election Bid Amid Backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed he will seek a fourth term in the March 2027 presidential election in Rabat, despite ongoing backlash over his plan to privatize FIFA’s commercial rights. European and regional bodies such as UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Confederation have pressured for accountability and even threatened actions like no-confidence votes or boycotts, though FIFA supporters frame the bid as a reform-driven continuation of his leadership.

Sports· Sep 6, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 45 sources · Sep 3, 2026Story

FIFA accuses UEFA of 'smear campaign' as legal battle over Infantino plan escalates

FIFA accuses UEFA of waging a smear campaign as the dispute over Infantino’s aborted plan to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial rights intensifies, with UEFA seeking documents for potential criminal proceedings in Switzerland. FIFA has responded by asking courts to block discovery, arguing no valid proceedings exist and alleging UEFA aims to derail the World Cup plan and weaken smaller nations.

Sports· Sep 3, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 8 sources · Sep 4, 2026Story

Infantino Attendance Uncertain at Poland U-20 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attendance at the U-20 Women’s World Cup opening in Katowice remains uncertain as governance backlash continues over the abandoned Forward Enterprise plan to privatize World Cup rights, drawing criticism from UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF. The tournament is set to begin with about 15,000 spectators, and Infantino has signaled plans to seek a fourth term in 2027, with no challenger yet declared.

Sports· Sep 4, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 8 sources · Sep 18, 2026Story

Russia Returns to FIFA Competition in U-15 World Cup

Russia's youth teams will compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, marking the first return to international play since the 2022 invasion, though senior teams remain suspended from major competitions. The move, part of a gradual easing by FIFA and the IOC, places Russia in a group with Turkey, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Sierra Leone and Sudan, amid ongoing questions about wider Olympic participation.

Sports· Sep 18, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 8 sources · Aug 26, 2026Story

Italy Withdraws Infantino Support Ahead of 2027

Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for the FIFA presidency in 2027, aligning with UEFA and its president Aleksander Čeferin amid concerns over governance and proposals to involve private investors. The move signals a broader European shift in football politics and could shape the race ahead of the 2027 election as other federations reassess their positions.

Sports· Aug 26, 2026

FIFA· Sports · 7 sources · Aug 26, 2026Story

UEFA Eases FIFA Boycott Threat Ahead of U-20

UEFA has dropped the threat to boycott FIFA competitions after assurances that the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprises plan will not proceed, clearing the way for the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. The move underscores ongoing tensions with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and UEFA’s demand for guarantees that such privatization attempts will not recur, with broader leadership concerns persisting.

Sports· Aug 26, 2026

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) es un organismo rector internacional autorregulado del fútbol de asociación, fútbol playa y futsal. Fue fundada el 21 de mayo de 1904 para supervisar la competencia internacional entre las asociaciones nacionales de Bélgica, Dinamarca, Francia, Alemania, los Países Bajos, España, Suecia y Suiza. Con sede en Zúrich, Suiza, su membresía ahora comprende 211 asociaciones nacionales. Estas asociaciones nacionales también deben ser miembros de una de las seis confederaciones regionales: CAF (África), AFC (Asia), UEFA (Europa), CONCACAF, OFC (Oceanía) y CONMEBOL.

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