World Cup 2026

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.

The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.

Mexican President Sheinbaum says FIFA will not relocate Iran’s fixtures from US despite repeated requests.

Brazil’s coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.

Afan Cizmic, a 14-year-old ball boy in the Bosnia vs Italy World Cup qualifying final, took away the goalkeeper’s notes.

Amid fears of ICE deployment at World Cup venues in Canada, the agency says its personnel do not make arrests or carry guns.

Agyemang has been diagnosed with an Achilles tendon injury after he was stretchered off during a game for Derby.

A workers’ union at the World Cup venue has asked FIFA to keep ICE agents away from the venue to alleviate their fears.

Graham Arnold was received by jubilant Iraqi fans upon his return to Australia after a successful qualification campaign.