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FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure to retain his position as three national federations withdraw support over a failed private equity proposal, with five credible candidates emerging as potential replacements in the 2027 election.
UEFA has condemned FIFA's current leadership for losing the confidence of the global football community, welcoming the withdrawal of plans to sell stakes in competitions including the World Cup to private investors.
Amid domestic political challenges, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has commended the national football team's remarkable unity as the squad prepares to face Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final.
Donald Trump will present the trophy at Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, following controversy over his intervention in a player's red card. The visit highlights his deepening ties with FIFA and ambitions to host the tournament again.
Human rights organisation FairSquare has lodged a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, alleging multiple violations of political neutrality rules tied to World Cup decisions.
Spain's Foreign Minister has apologised for a column by former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy questioning whether France's World Cup squad contained actual French players, calling the remarks xenophobic and racist.
UEFA has launched a scathing attack on FIFA's decision to suspend rather than enforce a red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun, calling the move unprecedented and undermining to sport's integrity.