Vancouver, British Columbia – A moment intended to showcase unity at the 76th FIFA Congress on Thursday instead highlighted the deep divisions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s attempt to facilitate a display of goodwill between the heads of the Israeli and Palestinian football associations ended in a tense standoff, with the Palestinian … Read more
As tensions simmer between nations and football politics collide with real-world conflict, a quiet debate is brewing behind the scenes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup: what if Iran doesn’t produce it to the tournament in North America? While FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly stated that Iran “for sure” will play, Iranian officials have … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – Just days after FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that U.S. President Donald Trump assured him Iran would be “welcome” to compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Trump has publicly suggested Iran should reconsider participating, citing safety concerns. The evolving situation adds another layer of complexity to the tournament, set to … Read more