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IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal - Reuters

IOC asked to investigate FIFA president's role in Balogun reversal Reuters

July 15, 2026

American Elfath to referee England v Argentina

Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

July 14, 2026

Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup

Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".

July 12, 2026

Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino - Reuters

Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino Reuters

July 12, 2026

As 2026 World Cup winds down, potential 2030 expansion to be discussed - Reuters

As 2026 World Cup winds down, potential 2030 expansion to be discussed Reuters

July 12, 2026

'England's everyman, every game!' Bellingham scores England equaliser

Jude Bellingham equalises on the brink of half-time for England against Norway in Miami.

July 12, 2026

Fifa official refuses to answer BBC's Balogun ban questions

The head of Fifa's disciplinary committee refuses to answer BBC questions about the decision-making process which led to United States striker Folarin Balogun avoiding a ban after being sent off.

July 11, 2026

Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup - Reuters

Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup Reuters

July 10, 2026

Morocco's unfinished business with France

Morocco are set to play in another World Cup quarter-final, but are they football's dreamers or is this where they belong?

July 9, 2026

Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support - Reuters

Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support Reuters

July 8, 2026

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.

July 8, 2026

Has World Cup signalled end of chaos at corners?

Can the Premier League learn anything from the refereeing of corners at the World Cup?

July 8, 2026

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Gregor Kobel is Switzerland's penalty hero, after pulling off a stunning shootout save from Colombia's Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina.

July 8, 2026

Watch every penalty from Switzerland v Colombia shootout

Watch the full penalties as Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 in the shootout to advance to the quarter-finals.

July 8, 2026

Fifa investigating alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed

Fifa has opened an investigation following allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer IShowSpeed and a supporter during Argentina's 3-2 win over Cape Verde on Friday.

July 7, 2026

La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa

La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy.

July 7, 2026

'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up

Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle.

July 7, 2026

Watch: Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?

The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.

July 6, 2026

Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino

After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.

July 6, 2026

Balogun controversy deepens as UK politicians seek FIFA reprieve for Quansah, English FA weighs appeal - Reuters

Balogun controversy deepens as UK politicians seek FIFA reprieve for Quansah, English FA weighs appeal Reuters

July 6, 2026