Also known as: FIFA Council · FIFA Congress
FIFA — international football governing body that organizes World Cups, approves competition rules, and oversees prize money distribution, currently planning for the 2026 World Cup.
Iran was the only nation absent from FIFA's annual congress in Canada after officials were turned back at border control, amid reports of immigration issues and Canada's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate in the World Cup this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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Iran was the only nation absent from FIFA's annual congress in Canada after officials were turned back at border control, amid reports of immigration issues and Canada's designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation. FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will participate in the World Cup this summer in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
9 hours ago · Joy Online →
FIFA agreed to increase basic payments to each federation by $2 million to a minimum of $12.5 million and raise financial support for pre-tournament training to $2.5 million from $1.5 million, following complaints from some federations that the original prize structure would see them lose money on the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA and the International Football Association Board approved two law amendments in Vancouver: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations or who leave the pitch in protest at referee decisions can now face red cards. Both changes have been approved as competition opt-ins and will be adopted at this summer's World Cup.
17 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
The International Football Association Board has approved new disciplinary measures aimed at tackling misconduct ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The changes include red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontations or leave the field in protest of referee decisions, and forfeiture of matches abandoned due to such protests.
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The Confederation of African Football has endorsed Gianni Infantino for a third term as FIFA President at a meeting of its 54 member associations on 29 April 2026 in Vancouver, Canada. A 2022 FIFA rule change allows Infantino to run for a third term despite serving since 2016, with the presidential election scheduled for 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.
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The Sports Minister says Ghana will receive $10.5 million from FIFA for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, with $1.5 million for preparation and $9 million for participation; the amount could rise to between $14 million and $50 million if Ghana advances further in the tournament.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA has opened an investigation into the Kenyan Football Federation after its National Executive Committee suspended and replaced president Hussein Mohammed, appointing Vice President McDonald Mariga as acting president. The crisis adds uncertainty to Kenya's joint hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda, which has already faced concerns over shortcomings identified in a CAF inspection.
29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association will receive $2.5 million to prepare the Black Stars for the 2026 World Cup and $10 million for qualifying, following FIFA's decision to increase prize money for participating teams by over $100 million.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifa has approved two law amendments for this summer's World Cup: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations may receive a red card, and players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decision can also face a red card. The changes were approved at a Fifa Council meeting in Vancouver.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA is in discussions with national associations to increase prize money for all 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup. The proposal requires approval at today's FIFA Council meeting ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, with FIFA projecting over $11 billion in revenue for the current four-year cycle.
28 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →