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Infantino set for unopposed FIFA re-election as revenues forecast to hit $14bn

Gianni Infantino announced at FIFA's 76th congress in Vancouver that he will seek re-election next year, having already secured endorsements from African, Asian and South American confederations representing 111 of 211 votes. FIFA's forecast revenues for 2027-2030 have increased to $14bn, with distributions to federations set to rise by 20% to $2.7bn. The congress also saw controversial law changes including automatic red cards for players covering their mouths, and a new proposal requiring clubs to field a homegrown under-21 player.

Infantino attempts to orchestrate Israel-Palestine handshake

Fifa president Gianni Infantino tries to convince Palestinian and Israeli representatives to shake hands at the Fifa Congress in Vancouver.

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FIFA President Infantino Announces Candidacy for 2027 Re-election

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced he will run for re-election at the 77th FIFA Congress in Rabat, Morocco on March 18, 2027. The 56-year-old Swiss football administrator replaced Sepp Blatter in 2016 following corruption scandals and has since been re-elected twice, in 2019 and 2023. The announcement was made during the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, Canada.

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FIFA President Infantino Confirms Re-election Bid Amid Diplomatic Row at Congress

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FIFA President Infantino Confirms Re-election Bid Amid Diplomatic Row at Congress

Gianni Infantino confirmed at the 76th FIFA congress in Vancouver that he will seek re-election for a third term next year in Rabat, Morocco, where he faces no opposition. The announcement was overshadowed by a diplomatic incident when Palestinian FA president Jibril Rajoub refused to stand alongside Israeli FA vice-president Basim Sheikh Suliman, telling Reuters: "I cannot shake the hand of someone the Israelis have brought to whitewash their fascism and genocide."

Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned

Iran’s participation was in doubt following US/Israel attacksTeam scheduled to play in Los Angeles and SeattlePotential round of 32 match v US could happen in DallasFifa president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with their games set to take place in the United States as planned.“Let me start at the outset confirming, straight away, for those who want to say something else or write something else, that of course Iran will be participating at the Fifa World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said, to kick off his comments at Fifa’s annual congress in Vancouver. Continue reading...

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Canadian Minister Says Iranian Soccer Officials Denied Entry Ahead of FIFA Congress

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Canadian Minister Says Iranian Soccer Officials Denied Entry Ahead of FIFA Congress

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed that Iranian soccer officials, including Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, were denied entry to Canada ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. The denial, described as unintentional, was linked to the officials' connections to the IRGC, a listed terrorist entity in Canada. The incident occurs weeks before the World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, where Iran is scheduled to play in Group G.

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New Red Card Rules Approved for World Cup: Covering Mouth or Leaving Pitch in Protest

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New Red Card Rules Approved for World Cup: Covering Mouth or Leaving Pitch in Protest

IFAB has approved new regulations for the 2026 World Cup that will see players receive automatic red cards for covering their mouths when confronting opponents or leaving the pitch in protest at refereeing decisions. The rules follow controversies including the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final where Senegal players walked off after a penalty decision, and February's incident involving Real Madrid's Vinícius Jr accusing Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni of racist abuse while covering his mouth.

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