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News Articles: FIFA

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official match schedule announcement in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2025.

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  • Sports

FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records

The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.

December 29, 2025
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  • Rafael Nam
The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at an event in Zurich, Switzerland, on Nov. 20, 2025.

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  • Sports

After outcry over prices, FIFA to sell $60 tickets for the World Cup -- with a catch

FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited.

December 17, 2025
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  • Rafael Nam
Iran is illuminated on the screen during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw on December 05, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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  • Sports

Egypt and Iran object to playing in a Seattle 'Pride' match in next year's World Cup

Local organizers had planned to include the June 26 game with Seattle's Pride celebrations. Then, FIFA announced the match would include Egypt and Iran, two countries where gay rights are nil.

December 10, 2025
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  • Becky Sullivan
The World Cup Trophy is placed on a pedestal at the draw ceremony for the the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2025.

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  • Sports

From the U.S. fate to the group of death, here are 5 takeaways from the World Cup draw

FIFA held a draw to determine who all 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 will face in the group phase of the tournament, which the U.S., Canada and Mexico are co-hosting.

December 05, 2025
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  • Rafael Nam
From left: a young(er) Nancy Pelosi, a young(er) Dick Cheney, a still-young Zohran Mamdani.

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  • National

The shutdown continues, but politics persists. That gives this quiz a lot of fodder

Here are a bunch of questions about politics and one about bears.

November 07, 2025
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  • Holly J. Morris
Atlanta’s time as host for FIFA Club World Cup came to an end on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich competing in the quarterfinal match. In the end PSG claimed the victory in a blowout win. (Photo courtesy/Sofia Cupertino- SDH Network)

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  • Sports

Paris Saint-Germain wins 2-0 over Bayern Munich at Atlanta’s final match. Follow FIFA Club World Cup here

GPB Sports' Jon Nelson reports from the heart of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup action in Atlanta as Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts 6 of the international soccer matches between June 16 and July 5.

July 07, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • GPB News Staff
Inter Miami CF star Lionel Messi waves to the crowd in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 after the team  prevailed over Porto in a FIFA Club World Club match.

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  • Sports

Lionel Messi and Miami to meet Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta on Sunday

Inter Miami FC is hoping for an upset against a European powerhouse in the fourth of six FIFA Club World Cup matches to take place at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

June 27, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya
The completely revamped Club World Cup men's soccer tournament kicks off Saturday, with 63 games to be played over the next month.

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  • Sports

Why FIFA's revamped Club World Cup is off to a bumpy debut in the U.S.

The stage is set for 32 club teams — including some of the top ones around the world — to compete for the chance to emerge as the champion of a revamped tournament. It hasn't gone great so far.

June 13, 2025
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  • Rafael Nam
British consul general Rachel Galloway in GPB Talk Studio

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  • News

Chelsea or Man City? British Consul General weighs impact of FIFA Club World Cup games in Atlanta

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup brings two prominent English football teams to Atlanta this month — Manchester City and Chelsea FC. The action begins June 16 and Rachel Gallaway, British Consul General in Atlanta, stopped by the GPB Talk Studio to tell us about the expected impact.

June 12, 2025
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  • Peter Biello
FIFA Club World Cup

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  • Sports

Atlanta to host matches for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup. What's the difference?

Atlanta will host several matches for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, beginning June 16, and the 2026 World Cup at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium the following year. What's the difference between the two tournaments?

June 06, 2025
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  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jon Nelson
7 people standing behind a scarf that says " Decatur Watchfest" and they're all holding soccer balls and wearing matching scafs

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  • Sports

Decatur announces 2026 World Cup watch party experience

Decatur Watchfest will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games over 34 days.

May 07, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
Andre Dickens stands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a Mercedes-Benz event on March 14, 2025

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  • Business

Atlanta mayor hosts FIFA president as they prep for two summers of World Cup action

Mayor Andre Dickens and FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Mercedes-Benz stadium to celebrate the World Cup and Club World Cup coming to Atlanta.

April 15, 2025
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  • Amanda Andrews
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the head of the Spanish soccer federation, Luis Rubiales. Rubiales is seen here at a reception for the Spanish team on Tuesday in Madrid, after Spain won the Women's World Cup on Sunday.

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  • Sports

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss

A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.

August 24, 2023
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  • Laurel Wamsley
United States players celebrate after Sophia Smith (11) scored their first goal of the Women's World Cup against Vietnam on July 22, 2023. Referees have been adding plenty of extra time due to injuries, substitutions and goal celebrations.

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  • Sports

It's not your imagination. Teams at the Women's World Cup are playing longer games

Referees have wide discretion to add extra game time due to injuries, substitutions and lengthy celebrations after goals. At this tournament, referees are tacking on a lot more than previous tourneys.

July 26, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Pelé appears at Pelé: The Collection, presented by Julien's Auctions in London on June 1, 2016.

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  • Obituaries

Pelé, who made soccer 'The Beautiful Game,' dies at 82

Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

December 29, 2022
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  • Catherine Osborn
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