FIFA
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s U-17 Futsal Fixtures Announced for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
DID Press: FIFA has announced that Afghanistan’s U-17 national futsal team will compete in Group A alongside Senegal, Argentina and Panama in the men’s futsal tournament at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. According to FIFA’s official group draw,…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan to Face Thailand in First FIFA Festival Knockout Match
DID Press: Afghanistan’s under-15 national football team will face Thailand today in its first Level C knockout match at the FIFA International Youth Football Festival, following three victories in the group stage. The match is scheduled to take place on…
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Economy
Saudi Arabia Set to Drop Plans for Five 2034 World Cup Stadiums
DID Press: Saudi Arabia is considering scrapping plans to build five proposed stadiums for the 2034 FIFA World Cup as part of a broader review of domestic development projects and efforts to reduce spending, according to a report by Semafor…
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Economy
From Epstein to FIFA: JPMorgan Executive Faces Scrutiny Over Past Ties
DID Press: Mary Erdoes, head of asset and wealth management at JPMorgan, is facing renewed scrutiny over her past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The 58-year-old executive was reportedly among the figures behind a controversial proposal to…
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Athlete
US Congress Probes FIFA President’s Ties to Trump
DID Press: US Congress has launched a new inquiry into FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s relationship with President Donald Trump, amid scrutiny over alleged political influence on decisions within world football’s governing body. According to the report, Representative Jamie Raskin, the…
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Athlete
FIFA Faces Bias Claims Over Trump’s Influence in Football
DID Press: FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the ban on US national team forward Folarin Balogun has triggered criticism in Europe, with lawmakers and football officials questioning whether political influence is affecting the independence of global football governance. More than…
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News
World Cup 2026: Argentina Survive Egypt Scare, Switzerland Knock Out Colombia
DID Press: The Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with two dramatic encounters, as defending champions Argentina staged a stunning comeback against Egypt to reach the quarterfinals, while Switzerland defeated Colombia on penalties to secure a…
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Government
Belgium Thrash US, Reach World Cup Quarter-Finals
DID Press: Belgium advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States, ending the Americans’ campaign amid controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s suspension. The Round of 16 match was overshadowed by reports that…
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Government
Trump Intervention Puts FIFA Under Scrutiny
DID Press: FIFA has reportedly suspended the automatic one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun following a red card, after what media reports describe as a personal request from US President Donald Trump—raising fresh questions about the independence…
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News
World Cup 2026: First Quarter-Finalists Confirmed
DID Press: Morocco and France have become the first teams to secure places in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after winning their respective Round of 16 matches. Morocco 3–0 CanadaMorocco delivered a dominant performance against hosts Canada,…
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