Somali referee Omar Artan grateful for Super Cup chance after ‘tough’ World Cup exclusion

Referee was controversially refused entry to US in June He will take charge of PSG v Aston Villa on Wednesday The Somali referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup, has spoken publicly for the first time about the decision and detailed his pride as he prepares to take charge of Wednesday’s Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Uefa awarded Artan the game days after the 34-year-old was prevented from working at this summer’s tournament....

By Ben Fisher

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan

Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.

UEFA, other football federations unite against Infantino

A few weeks ago, Gianni Infantino looked set for another unopposed term as FIFA president. Now, with an election looming, the beleagured football executive is counting the numbers and could be hanging by a thread.

Trailblazing Somali referee opens up on ‘very tough period’ after being refused entry to US for World Cup

Omar Artan was refused entry to the US shortly before the World Cup got underway

By Lori Ewing

Concacaf, AFC, UEFA send letter raising concerns about Infantino, FIFA

The confederations make it clear they do not consider Gianni Infantino's push for private equity in the World Cup resolved despite its withdrawal.

‘Breach of trust’: UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC launch scathing attack on Infantino

UEFA, CONCACAF, and AFC have attacked FIFA president Gianni Infantino. They accuse him of a fundamental breach of trust over World Cup sale plans. The confederations believe this is a failure of judgment, not just communication. FIFA defended Infantino, calling the criticism an effort to undermine him. Infantino apologised for the process surrounding the World Cup proposal.

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Can FIFA Boss Infantino Survive?

The backlash to Infantino's plans to sell a stake in the World Cup continues to grow, with soccer execs, player legends and world leaders calling on the FIFA president to reign.

By Scott Roxborough

Uefa leads talks on new competitions after World Cup boycott threat over Gianni Infantino ‘deception’

By Richard Jolly

Infantino broke trust ‘through deception’ say confederation presidents

UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and CONCACAF, which runs football in the Caribbean, North and Central America, issued an open letter on Monday attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his conduct during the proposed sale of a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup. The statement, which stopped just short of openly […]

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup stake sale

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced open revolt in the football world since he proposed and then abandoned a plan to carve off the commercial rights to the World Cup and sell 20 per cent of them to private investors to raise about US$4.2 billion.

WAFCON 2026: Madugu takes responsibility as Super Falcons face World Cup playoff after Cameroon defeat

Speaking after the game, a visibly disappointed Madugu apologised for failing to deliver the result Nigeria needed The post WAFCON 2026: Madugu takes responsibility as Super Falcons face World Cup playoff after Cameroon defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

18 teams qualify for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup is taking shape with 18 teams already qualified. Discover which nations from Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South Ameri Read More: https://punchng.com/18-teams-qualify-for-2027-fifa-womens-world-cup/

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World Cup co-hosts US and Canada back statement criticising Infantino

FIFA had hit back on Saturday at "a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine" football's governing body and Infantino. The post World Cup co-hosts US and Canada back statement criticising Infantino appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Shakira, Burna Boy’s ‘Dai Dai’ becomes highest charting World Cup song in history

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, continues to break records with his collaborative World Cup song with Shakira as ‘Dai Dai’ dethrones ‘Waka Waka’ as the highest charting World Cup song in history.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Indomitable Lionesses stun defending champions Nigeria to reach WAFCON semis, secure World Cup ticket

© True Dreams TV The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon scripted a historic chapter in African women's football on Sunday, August 9, 2026, by knocking out defending champions Nigeria with a dramatic 1–0 victory in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations - WAFCON quarter-final match. Played at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, the high-stakes clash saw Cameroon overcome the 10-time tournament winners in only their second victory over Nigeria in 14 continental encounters, ending the S...

By Louisa KINYUY