May 4, 2026

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“FIFA Can’t Solve Geopolitical Conflicts,” Says Infantino as He Rejects World Cup Relocation Calls

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reiterated that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will proceed as scheduled, firmly rejecting calls to relocate matches from the United States amid rising geopolitical tensions. Responding to appeals linked to concerns from Iran, Infantino emphasized that football’s governing body cannot intervene in global political disputes, while

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2026 FIFA World Cup: Who Calls the Shots — Trump or FIFA?

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, an unexpected geopolitical controversy has emerged over whether Iran national football team will participate in football’s biggest tournament, raising a complex question about authority in global sport: who ultimately decides, the host country or FIFA? The debate intensified following escalating tensions between the

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