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The Latest Breaking News from Fifa

Am I an Evil, Selfish Scalper for Selling My World Cup Tickets for a Profit?

The buyer, seller, and FIFA middleman were all happy with how the transaction went.

Reason

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ‘a fan of rich and powerful people’ – Michel Platini

Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.

The Independent UK

Austria given Fifa approval to pick ex-England youth star ahead of facing Lionel Messi’s Argentina at World Cup

Austria will be allowed to pick a player for this summer’s World Cup who previously starred for England at youth level

The Independent UK

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Australia has granted some Iranian soccer players asylum – but 2 questions remain

Last week, the Iranian soccer team refused to sing the national anthem before their Asian Women’s Cup opener on the Gold Coast.

The Conversation

Five from Iran Women’s Soccer Team Offered Visas, Safety Talks Continue

The Australian government and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) are also involved in conversations.

Sports Illustrated

Australia grants asylum to five Iran women players after Asian Cup controversy

Fears had been raised that the players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their opening game.

The Independent UK

The 2026 World Cup will bring a uniquely American sports tradition to the beautiful game: Mid-match ad breaks

Stopping for hydration breaks, going from halves to quarters, and showing more ads will make this World Cup more familiar to U.S. audiences.

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Mexico Plans To Deploy 100,000 Security Forces To Ensure Calm During World Cup After Killing Of El Mencho

Mexico is set to deploy 100,000 security forces to ensure calm during the World Cup this summer after the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho" and longtime leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion, the government said.

Latin Times

Iran could face possible Fifa tournament ban if they withdraw from World Cup

Fifa can take action against any nation who pull out of the World Cup, with regulations stating: ‘Sanctions may include exclusion from future competition’

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump calls for Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team

There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.

The Independent UK

‘They are safe here’: five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke confirms US president Donald Trump’s overnight comments on social media that the players had been ‘taken care of’

The Guardian - AU

Iraq want World Cup play-off delay amid Middle East conflict

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The Independent UK

Iraq manager urges Fifa to delay his team’s World Cup play-off due to Iran-US war

Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

The Independent UK

How Iranian women’s football team faced a torrid choice to stay or go home

Five players have sought asylum in Australia but neither decision was easy amid a volatile situation in the Middle East

The Guardian - AU

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Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq's World Cup dream

Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.

The Guardian - UK

Iraq request World Cup playoff delay after rejecting Fifa plan for 25-hour road journey

Iraq has made a request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey

Sports Illustrated

Unique 2026 World Cup Match Inspires $50,000 Ticket Prices

Ticket prices have been a point of recent discussion for U.S. politicians.

AAP

Protests follow Iran's exit in Women's Asian Cup

Iran's women's soccer team has been at the centre of dramatic scenes following their Asian Cup exit on the Gold Coast.

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AAP

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup is no stranger to strife – but this summer’s finals already feel damaged

A hundred days from their first game, Iran’s prospects of playing in the US are fast fading as turbulent times once more affect the tournament

Latin Times

Mexican Officials Offer World Cup Reassurances Despite Cartel Violence And Killing Of El Mencho: 'We Are Prepared'

Mexican authorities insist the country is ready to host the World Cup despite a wave of cartel violence following the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho', in February.

The Guardian - UK

While Trump monetises war, Iran women’s team deliver great act of sporting heroism

In refusing to sing the national anthem these athletes have placed themselves in grave danger while Gianni Infantio sides with the American war machine

The Independent UK

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Water breaks with added advertising: it’s another Fifa player welfare win

In today’s Football Daily: Games of four quarters, and Igor Tudor’s Spurs boat takes on more water

The Independent UK

‘A puppy around Trump’: All eyes on smiling Infantino as World Cup crisis grows

INSIDE FOOTBALL: Fifa’s almost blasé public response to the unprecedented Iran–World Cup crisis has raised fresh questions about how the organisation is run and whose interests Gianni Infantino is truly serving, writes Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

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