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U.S. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next UN secretary-general, New York Post reports.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive for the FIFA World Cup Final.

Trump will attend Sunday's FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, the White House announced.

Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup final. They'll face the winner of England vs. Argentina.

FIFA President Infantino spotted at the mourning ceremony for the father of Qatar's Emir in Doha.

The first matchup of the FIFA World Cup semifinals will be France vs. Spain.

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The first matchup of the FIFA World Fup semifinals will be France vs. Spain.

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FIFA has banned England defender Jarell Quansah for two matches over his red card against Mexico.

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England are weighing an appeal over Jarell Quansah's red card, after FIFA postponed the suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.

FIFA's Appeal Committee rejected Belgium's appeal against the one-year suspension of Folarin Balogun's match ban, ruling the request inadmissible on the grounds that Belgium is not a party to the proceedings and has no standing to appeal.

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Norway beat Brazil (2-1) and England beat Mexico (3-2), joining Morocco and France as four of the eight teams to enter the Quarterfinals.

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President Tump:
Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice!

Trump:

The FIFA Numbers are far greater than any World Cup in History. This is a Great Tribute to the United States of America. Thank you to all!

Iran has asked FIFA to prevent LGBTQ-related ceremonies and promotional activities at World Cup events. The request comes after Seattle's local host committee designated the Iran-Egypt match a "Pride Match."

FIFA: President Trump to attend the World Cup final and present the trophy.

FIFA confirmed Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19 and present the trophy to the winning team. - The Athletic

An Israel vs Palestine match has been proposed by FIFA as the opener for its first U-15 football festival, set for September in the U.S. - The Athletic

FIFA investigating World Cup referee Shaun Evans over an alleged "White Power sign" before Germany-Curaçao. The Fare Network called it a "neo-Nazi" symbol, wants him out of the tournament.

FIFA withdrew Iran's World Cup ticket allocation, citing U.S. sanctions that block sales into the country. Iran's football federation says fans had already purchased tickets and traveled to the U.S. before the decision. - NYT

FIFA: A website error gave dozens of fans free 2026 World Cup tickets.

FIFA President Infantino tried to arrange a photo between the Palestinian and Israeli representatives at the 76th FIFA Congress. The Palestinian representative refused: "We are suffering."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino: Iran will participate in the World Cup and will play in the United States.

Iran says it will boycott the United States but still compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.