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FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hold an emergency meeting with the organization’s leadership in Morocco on Wednesday following the collapse of a multibillion-dollar deal to sell commercial rights, which sparked an open conflict within world soccer and has become one of the most serious challenges for the FIFA president during his tenure.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup set a record not only for soccer but also for the short-term rental market. Over the 39 days of the tournament, owners of apartments and homes in the 16 host cities earned $1.33 billion in revenue—$276.7 million, or 26%, more than during the same period last year. This is according to data from the analytics company AirDNA.

FIFA has scrapped one of its most controversial projects. Following a wave of criticism and threats of a boycott from major soccer federations, the organization decided against involving private investors in the commercial rights to the World Cup.

UEFA and all 55 of its member national soccer associations have stated that they will not participate in tournaments organized by FIFA, including the World Cup, until the international federation abandons its plans to involve private investors in the commercial rights to its competitions.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has found himself at the center of an investigation launched by Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has demanded that the head of world soccer provide documents detailing FIFA’s contacts with U.S. President Donald Trump, his administration, and his family’s business.

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General following the end of António Guterres’s term.

The first-ever World Cup featuring 48 national teams made history not only by crowning a new champion, but also for its record-breaking scale, high scoring, and a string of individual achievements by the top players.

U.S. President Donald Trump presented the Spanish national team with the World Cup trophy amid boos from the stands. He walked onto the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the final whistle. According to the White House press pool, the background noise in the stadium was about 78 decibels, and when Trump appeared on the field, the whistling and roaring raised it to 84—the level of a diesel truck driving by.

The Spanish national team won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Argentina in a dramatic final match. The decisive match of the first-ever World Cup featuring 48 teams took place at a packed MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford and ended with a 1–0 victory for the Europeans after extra time.

The heat that accompanied the World Cup in the United States brought to light the issue of whether sports infrastructure is prepared for climate change. After the tournament, experts urged stadium owners to move away from relying on air conditioning and focus on modernizing the venues to make them safer for players and fans.

The English national team won the bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup, defeating France 6–4 in the third-place match. For England, this medal was their first at the World Cup since their championship victory in 1966.

For the first time in history, the winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive not only the trophy and gold medals, but also special championship rings. FIFA has decided to introduce a tradition into soccer that has long been a part of American professional sports.

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive a record $50 million in prize money—8% more than the champion of the previous World Cup. If Spain defeats Argentina in the final on July 19 in New York, the national team players will split 45% of that amount in accordance with an agreement with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

The Argentine national team became the second finalist in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over England in a dramatic semifinal match in Atlanta. The decisive goal was scored in stoppage time.

The Spanish national team became the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup after defeating France 2–0 in the semifinal match held on July 14 in Arlington (U.S.). The match took place on Bastille Day—a national holiday in France—but the French players were unable to match the festive spirit of their countrymen.

A petition has appeared online calling for the Argentine national team to be barred from participating in the 2026 World Cup. The initiative is posted on the “Argentina Out” website, which is not affiliated with FIFA, the tournament organizers, or any national soccer associations.

The Wimbledon tournament, which just concluded in London, confirmed a generational shift in world tennis. Italy’s Jannik Sinner defended his title and solidified his status as the world’s No. 1 player, while the Czech Republic’s Linda Nosková won her first Grand Slam title, becoming the new champion at the All England Club.

The England and Argentina national teams became the last two semifinalists in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams secured hard-fought victories in the quarterfinals, with their matches not being decided until extra time. Now they are set to face off in what will be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.

The Spanish national team became the second semifinalist in the 2026 World Cup, defeating Belgium 2–1 in Los Angeles. The winning goal in the 86th minute was scored by substitute Mikel Merino, who has now been the hero for the Spanish team in the playoffs for the second consecutive match.

This week, Moldovan soccer clubs kicked off their 2026–27 season on the European stage. Three teams representing our country played their first matches in the opening qualifying rounds of the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Conference League.