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.
