FIFA
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Economy
FIFA World Cup 2026 Faces Rising Geopolitical and Financial Challenges
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to open under unprecedented geopolitical, economic, and security pressures, turning the tournament into one of the most politically charged editions in the history of international football. The competition, set to feature 48…
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Government
Iraqi National Team Photographer Detained at US Airport Ahead of World Cup
DID Press: An official photographer of the Iraqi national football team was reportedly detained for around 12 hours upon arrival in the United States while traveling to cover preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to reports, Talal Salah…
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Afghanistan
FIFA Invites Afghanistan Football Chief to Historic 2026 World Cup Opening
DID Press: The president of the Afghanistan Football Federation is set to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City as a special guest of FIFA. According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, federation president Mohammad…
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Athlete
World Cup 2026 Set for Final Chapter of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026, set to begin on (11 June 2026) across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is widely expected to mark the final appearance of three global football icons—Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar Jr—in the…
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Athlete
FIFA Weighs Offside Reform to Boost Attacking Football
DID Press: Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing body FIFA, said during the Global Sports Summit in Dubai that significant changes to the offside law are under review — reforms that could increase goal-scoring and make matches more fluid.…
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Economy & Development
FIFA to Allocate Part of 2026 World Cup Revenue to Gaza Reconstruction
DID Press: Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) announced an unprecedented decision to dedicate a portion of the revenue from the 2026 World Cup to the reconstruction of Gaza and support for its people. The decision, approved at an official…
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Afghanistan
FIFA Opens Technical Door to Afghanistan
DID Press: In a historic development, the President of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has been appointed as a member of FIFA’s Technical and Development Committee. The AFF announced that Mohammad Yousuf Kargar has been selected by the global football…
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Afghanistan
FIFA Awards Intern’l Certificates to Five Afghan Referees
DIDPress: Five referees from Afghanistan have earned international refereeing certificates from FIFA in the disciplines of football, futsal, and beach soccer, announced Afghanistan Football Federation in a statement. According to the statement, Ashraf Hussainzada has been certified as a central…
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