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World Cup soccer could return to Seattle in 2031, according to new FIFA report • Nov. 11, 2026, 3:25 PM ET (USA Today)
Fifa: Arsene Wenger considers standing against Gianni Infantino for presidency • Nov. 10, 2026, 3:44 AM ET (BBC)
FIFA council member Tashima to run against Infantino in election, Japanese media report • Nov. 5, 2026, 10:36 PM ET (AP)
FIFA politics around Infantino re-election bid compels Japanese official to quit • Oct. 28, 2026, 8:57 PM ET (AP)
Infantino says he's supported by 'vast, vast majority' of soccer ahead of FIFA elections • Oct. 24, 2026, 12:28 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Fédération Internationale de Football Association • International Federation of Association Football
Areas Of Involvement football • The economics of the FIFA World Cup: Ticket pricing, tourism revenue, and costs explained • When Representing Your Country Becomes Political • FIFA World Cup Records
Related People Gianni Infantino • Sepp Blatter • João Havelange

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Lionel Messi, wearing a black bisht, lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy surrounded by jubilant Argentina teammates celebrating their victory at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Pelé in action
1991 U.S. Women's National Team
U.S. women's soccer players in red jerseys celebrate during a FIFA World Cup match, with Megan Rapinoe smiling and holding teammate Lindsey Horan.
Know about FIFA's Football for Hope program to encourage health and education among the youth in South Africa
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