World Cup 2026

William Saliba returns to Arsenal training ahead of Champions League clash

William Saliba, who injured his back at the World Cup in July, took part in Arsenal’s training session on Nov 3, but is unlikely to feature in their Nov 4 Champions League away match against Slavia Prague.

FIFA to grant access to documents from scrapped World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in March 2027, with a Nov 18 deadline looming for potential candidates to submit their nominations.

FIFA quietly paid millions in taxes for its president

It will have paid about US$4 million (S$5.1 million) of president Gianni Infantino’s taxes from when he relocated from Switzerland to Miami ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

De la Fuente wins Men’s Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year after leading Spain to World Cup title

Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente won the men’s coach of the year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Alvarez apologises for Barcelona comments after scoring Atletico winner

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez said during the 2026 World Cup that he “wanted to fulfil his dream” of playing for Barcelona.

FIFA opens bidding for 2030 and 2034 World Cup media rights covering US and Puerto Rico

The bid submission deadline is Nov 19.

US to host inaugural Women’s Club World Cup in 2028

The US staged the men’s Club World Cup in 2025, and co-hosted the FIFA World Cup this summer with Mexico and Canada.

South Korean FA condemns ‘personal attacks’ as rift rumours grow

South Korea’s Asian Games gold-winning football team has faced backlash from fans after the behaviour of some players who earned exemptions from mandatory military service.

Football viewership in US surging since World Cup

The World Cup final on July 19 averaged 66.4 million viewers in the United States, the largest audience for a football match in US history.

FIFA chief Infantino received undisclosed US$1.7 million World Cup payment: Report

Gianni Infantino received the payment in 2024 from FWC2026, the official US-based organisation set up by FIFA to manage the 2026 World Cup.

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