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Rema, Tyla, others to headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony

9May

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Rema, Tyla, others to headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among an all-star lineup of global music stars set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Joining him on stage at the Los Angeles Stadium are South African star Tyla, American rapper Future, pop icon Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta and BLACKPINK member LISA. FIFA disclosed this in a statement posted on its official handle on Saturday. According to the football governing body, three opening ceremonies will be held separately across the three host countries, with the United States’ celebration scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026. The ceremonies will also hold on June 11 in Mexico City and on June 12 in Toronto, Canada. FIFA said the celebratio...

Andrew Giuliani dismisses Donald Trump’s comments about outrageous World Cup ticket prices

9May

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Andrew Giuliani dismisses Donald Trump’s comments about outrageous World Cup ticket prices

Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Task Force on the 2026 World Cup, has dismissed President Donald Trump’s comments that tickets for next month’s opening match are too expensive. Giuliani, son of Trump attorney and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, defended the World Cup ticket prices as proof that the event is in demand. “We look to FIFA as a private entity here, we don’t really believe in price controls,” Giuliani told The Financial Times. “That’s kind of like what dynamic pricing can do.” The Associated Press reported that the cheapest official ticket for the U.S.-Paraguay opener was listed at $1,120 through FIFA’s official portal, while the cheapest tickets for the World Cup final were listed at $5,785 and premium seats climbed to $10,990...

President Trump admits he wouldn’t pay the astronomical prices for World Cup tickets

8May

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President Trump admits he wouldn’t pay the astronomical prices for World Cup tickets

U.S. President Donald Trump has admitted that he wouldn't pay the astronomical prices FIFA is demanding for tickets to this summer's World Cup. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino appears to have lost his support from the US president, ahead of the tournament across the US, Canada, and Mexico. In an interview with the New York Post this week, Trump was asked about the exorbitant pricing, just hours after Infantino had brushed off rising criticism. 'I did not know that number,' the President said when told about the $1,000 get-in price for the USMNT's opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12. 'I would certainly like to be there, but I wouldn't pay it either, to be honest with you.' He then added: 'I haven't seen that, but I would have to take a look at it. If people from...

Australian FA Calls for Reversal of 2026 World Cup Watch Party Ban

6May

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Australian FA Calls for Reversal of 2026 World Cup Watch Party Ban

The Football Australia has appealed to authorities in Melbourne to reverse a decision banning public viewing events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Federation Square. The association expressed strong disappointment after the Melbourne Arts Precinct declined to host live screenings, citing safety concerns linked to previous incidents of unruly fan behaviour. Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler argued that the decision undermines Melbourne’s reputation as a global sporting hub and a multicultural city. He noted that the World Cup brings diverse communities together and creates memorable shared experiences for fans. However, Katrina Sedgwick, CEO of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, defended the ban, explaining that it was necessary due to safety risks posed by a small group of fans. She...

Infantino Justifies High World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Criticism

6May

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Infantino Justifies High World Cup Ticket Prices Amid Criticism

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the rising cost of World Cup tickets, citing strong global demand and resale regulations in the United States as key factors behind the surge. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Infantino said football’s governing body has little option but to align ticket prices with prevailing market conditions. The pricing controversy intensified after Football Supporters Europe criticised the structure as excessive and filed a complaint with the European Commission over what it described as inflated costs. Reports indicated that resale listings for four tickets to the July 19 final in New York exceeded $2 million each. Infantino dismissed the criticism, clarifying that resale prices do not reflect officia...

UPDATE : Lizzy Anjorin Sets Conditions, Accepts ₦10m Boxing Challenge Against Iyabo Ojo {VIDEO}

4May

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UPDATE : Lizzy Anjorin Sets Conditions, Accepts ₦10m Boxing Challenge Against Iyabo Ojo {VIDEO}

Controversial Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has agreed to take part in a proposed celebrity boxing match against fellow actress Iyabo Ojo. The challenge, which carries a ₦10 million prize, was initially suggested in 2024 by Paulo Okoye. In a recent Instagram post, Anjorin confirmed her readiness to step into the ring. However, she attached new conditions to her acceptance, insisting that Paulo must first face her husband, Chief Lawal, in a 10-round bout before she proceeds to fight Iyabo Ojo the following day. Anjorin also intensified the ongoing rivalry by making personal remarks and daring both Paulo and Ojo to publicly showcase evidence of their wealth and accomplishments. The latest development adds another chapter to the long-standing feud between Anjorin and Ojo, which ...

Infantino Confirms Iran’s Participation in 2026 World Cup, Ends Italy Replacement Speculation

1May

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Infantino Confirms Iran’s Participation in 2026 World Cup, Ends Italy Replacement Speculation

The President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting an end to speculation that Italy could be brought in as a replacement. The tournament will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with concerns having emerged over Iran’s participation due to geopolitical tensions and the fact that their group matches are scheduled to be played in the United States. Iran’s absence from the FIFA Congress in Vancouver further fueled uncertainty, but Infantino quickly clarified the situation. “Of course, Iran will play in the United States of America. Football must unite people and bring them together,” he said. His statement effectively dismisses growing reports suggesting Italy could return to the competition...

‘I’m OK’with Iran playing in US at World Cup – U.S. President, Donald Trump says

30Apr

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‘I’m OK’with Iran playing in US at World Cup – U.S. President, Donald Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump informed reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, April 3O that he is comfortable with the Iranian national football team competing in the 2026 World Cup on American soil. These remarks were made despite the active conflict in the Middle East and a standing travel ban on Iranian nationals, though the administration has granted specific exceptions for the athletes and sporting officials involved. The President noted his support by referencing his close ties with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that if Infantino is in favor of their participation, he is as well. “If Gianni said it, I’m OK,” Trump told reporters ‌in the Oval Office. “You know what? Let ‌them ‌play.” This confirmation follows a definitive statement from Infantino earlier Th...

Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada

30Apr

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Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada

An Iranian football federation delegation reportedly turned back at Toronto’s main airport this week, citing alleged mistreatment by Canadian immigration, and is set to miss a pre-World Cup FIFA gathering in Vancouver. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that the delegation members, including federation President Mehdi Taj, Secretary-General Hedayat Mombeni and his deputy, Hamed Momeni, turned back upon arrival at Toronto’s Pearson airport despite holding valid visas, citing what was described as the “unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials”. The Iranian delegation was en route to Vancouver for Thursday’s FIFA Congress, which is meant to bring together representatives of all 211 member associations before the World Cup being co-hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico. ...

FIFA Introduces new World Cup Red Card for players who cover their mouth during arguments

29Apr

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FIFA Introduces new World Cup Red Card for players who cover their mouth during arguments

World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, FIFA confirmed that the rule was one of two law changes that would be introduced at this year’s World Cup. “At the discretion of the competition organiser, any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card,” FIFA said in a statement. The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champions League...