Belgium’s football federation expresses outrage over FIFA’s decision to permit US striker Folarin Balogun to feature in Monday’s World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium, despite the forward receiving a red card in the previous round.

During the final FIFA World Cup match in Toronto, activists protested against Israel's participation in FIFA, citing Tel Aviv’s bombing of soccer pitches in Gaza and its matches in illegal settlements in the West Bank.

The World Cup tournament continues under a cloud of criticism and activists are making sure Gaza is not forgotten in the midst of the spectacle.

Fifty members of the European Parliament have called on FIFA’s ethics committee to investigate President Gianni Infantino for creating an annual “Peace Prize” and awarding it to US President Donald Trump.

Despite an early exit, an unbeaten run, resilient performances, and a united response to extraordinary logistical challenges and political discrimination, Iran's 2026 World Cup campaign marked both a historic milestone and the coming of age of players.

Systemic visa denials, border delays, harassment, and security failures against Iran at the 2026 World Cup hosted by the US expose FIFA's hypocrisy and football's transformation into a NATO geopolitical battleground, leaving an indelible stain.

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi said FIFA has failed his team after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt left Team Melli relying on results elsewhere to secure a historic place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.