FIFA news, events & figures

Brazil Blocks Red Goalkeeper Shirts Before Scotland Match

Brazil’s goalkeepers are set to wear green against Scotland in Miami after the federation objected to FIFA’s initial red-shirt plan.

World Cup injury rule faces scrutiny over one-minute absence

FIFA’s new World Cup injury rule is under scrutiny after incidents in which treated players had to stay off the pitch for one minute.

UEFA and French Leagues Resist FIFA’s Wider Cooling-Break Model

UEFA and France’s leagues are not planning to follow FIFA’s broader use of cooling breaks, now a flashpoint at the 2026 World Cup.

Why SoFi Stadium became ‘Los Angeles Stadium’ for a FIFA match

SoFi Stadium was renamed “Los Angeles Stadium” for a FIFA match under rules barring non-official sponsor branding at tournament venues.

2026 World Cup opens with bigger field and no clear favourite

The 2026 men’s World Cup starts Thursday with 48 teams, three host countries, new rules and Spain and France leading a crowded title race.

Iran trains in Mexico as US World Cup border troubles mount

Iran is training in Tijuana before its World Cup opener as a ticket dispute and unresolved US visa issues add to border problems affecting several teams and officials.

Omar Artan dropped from World Cup after U.S. entry denial

Somali referee Omar Artan, set to make history at the 2026 World Cup, has been removed from the officials list after being denied U.S. entry.

FIFA faces US ticket-pricing probe as World Cup nears

New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over alleged World Cup ticketing practices as fans report high prices and confusion over seat categories.