Two senior FIFA executives have distanced themselves from their boss Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and that “no option should be off the table” as it will pursue a full review of his now abandoned plan to sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.
Pressure is growing on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity.
UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for the 211 member federations to accept a $20 million offer to each in his controversial plan to sell stakes in a subsidiary running the World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family.
Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo shouldn't have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament.
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history.
President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina.
Multiple StubHub customers, including Dallas-area fan Benjamin Carlson, have had their World Cup tickets canceled just before matches despite purchasing them months in advance.
Dennis Hetu of Katy, Texas, filed complaints with the Texas Attorney General and plans to contact the FTC after StubHub canceled his $15,000-$20,000 World Cup ticket purchase for a Houston match.
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A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.
Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16.
The relationship between Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been long in the making and is now at the center of one of the great World Cup controversies.
President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome.
President Donald Trump is responding to global outrage over his intervention with FIFA during the World Cup.
With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.
As FIFA draws fans from around the world to Houston, many international visitors are spending America’s 250th Independence Day experiencing an American Fourth of July for the very first time at the City of Houston’s Freedom Over Texas celebration.
The Texas Attorney General is investigating StubHub after widespread reports of last-minute cancellations of purchased 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, leaving fans without tickets or viable replacements.
Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human trafficking during the tournament.
Houston’s Fourth of July weekend forecast brings classic July weather: muggy mornings, hot afternoons and a few hit-or-miss storms. Rain chances stay low, but not zero, while the tropics remain quiet with no development expected over the next seven days.
Houston’s Fourth of July weekend forecast brings classic July weather: muggy mornings, hot afternoons and a few hit-or-miss storms. Rain chances stay low, but not zero, while the tropics remain quiet with no development expected over the next seven days.
World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player.
When Morocco advanced to the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026, Madiha Bekkali knew she wanted her son to see them play in person and bought tickets to the game in Guadalajara, Mexico, against the Netherlands.
Law enforcement has seized more than 27,000 counterfeit FIFA-related items worth more than $6.1 million across the Houston area in approximately the past two weeks.
The FIFA World Cup knockout stage arrives in Houston on Monday as Brazil and Japan square off in a highly anticipated Round of 32 match at Houston Stadium, the FIFA name for NRG Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.
Houston has just one week of FIFA action left in town, ending on Independence Day, and it all kicks off with one of the tournament’s biggest matchups: Brazil vs. Japan.
A Toronto teacher refused to give up after her World Cup tickets were canceled just days before kickoff, then she connected with 2 Helps You who delivered in the 11th hour
Four residents of the Houston area are facing federal charges, accused of flying drones within the boundaries of the Temporary Flight Restriction zone established near the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
The Houston Dynamo roster has four Brazilian players on the 1st team who were really excited when they found out that Brazil would play at Houston Stadium in a Round of 32 match on Monday.
With the biggest frustration of going to a FIFA World Cup 2026 game being the prices to get in the door, one of the cheapest ways to attend a game in Houston will be Friday’s game against Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde.
As Houston welcomes massive crowds for FIFA World Cup events, local organizations and law enforcement agencies are working to address a less visible concern: human trafficking.
A Texas family says their dream of attending a FIFA World Cup match at Houston Stadium was shattered less than 24 hours before kickoff when they learned the tickets they purchased months earlier would not be delivered.
Temperatures across the city are expected to climb into the upper 80s and mid-90s Fahrenheit, reaching 89°F to 96°F (32°C–35°C). But what fans are truly feeling outdoors tells a different story. The heat index, which factors in humidity and reflects how hot it feels to the human body, is forecast to reach a staggering 102°F to 109°F (39°C–43°C).
FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament.
Foreign Grill, a family-owned restaurant at POST Houston, introduces Houstonians and World Cup visitors to traditional Uzbek and Eastern European cuisine, featuring dishes like samsa and plov.
At the FIFA Fan Fest in Houston, social media star @iShowSpeed energized fans by signing and launching a soccer ball before the Mexico-South Korea World Cup match, later drawing crowds to OhMyGogi’s food truck for Korean-Mexican fusion tacos.
From Tropical Storm Arthur to a dangerous heat event — all within 24 hours — FIFA World Cup 2026 fans at the FIFA Fan Festival in Houston have seen it all, and they’re not going anywhere.
Houston is no stranger to scorching summers, but for thousands of international visitors in town for the FIFA World Cup, the city’s blistering heat and humidity are a culture shock unlike anything they have experienced before.
Mayor John Whitmire and OEM Director Brian Mason will discuss the city’s weather preparedness and response ahead of the anticipated severe weather and potential flooding this week.
The coach of Iran’s World Cup team says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
FIFA officials say the FIFA Fan Festival will be open for reduced hours on Tuesday due to continued inclement weather affecting the city.
A World Cup video review official says his hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign was caused by an involuntary twitch.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston will be closed Monday, June 15, due to anticipated severe weather and guidance from public safety officials, organizers announced Sunday evening.
We're tracking rain and thunderstorms as we shift into a stormy pattern. Here's what you need to know to plan your weekend as our feels-like temps hit triple digits, again.
First responders and vendors heading to Houston Stadium for the FIFA World Cup game between Germany and Curaçao faced significant traffic delays due to congestion on the South Loop feeder road.
Fans from around the world have arrived in Houston for the World Cup, bringing excitement, national pride and a willingness to brave just about anything for a chance to be part of the tournament.
FIFA Fan Festival attendees in Houston may be required to evacuate if lightning is detected within eight miles, with re-entry allowed after 30 minutes without further strikes.
More than 30,000 fans attended the FIFA Fan Fest in Houston's East Downtown, where organizers implemented extensive heat mitigation measures including mist stations, cooling centers, and hydration points to address soaring temperatures.
Elotes Bravos, a Houston family business that began as a street cart selling Mexican street corn, has grown into a prominent vendor at major venues, culminating in a spot at the FIFA Fan Fest for the 2026 World Cup in Houston's EaDo neighborhood.
Drivers traveling along the Southwest Freeway are still navigating rough pavement, lane closures and construction zones as a major paving project continues alongside World Cup-related improvements near the Montrose area.
Houston is hosting a series of family-friendly and soccer-themed events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup, including free watch parties at Sugar Land Town Square, a Summer Soccer Celebration at Levy Park, and special activities at the Children's Museum Houston.
Parking at Houston Stadium during the FIFA World Cup is expensive and traffic is expected to be heavy, making METRO public transit the most cost-effective option for attendees, with $3 all-day passes and free Community Connection service in several neighborhoods.
Houston offers a variety of bars for watching the FIFA 2026 World Cup, featuring free admission, large screens, and themed events across multiple venues.
The countdown is on for the FIFA World Cup 2026, and Houston Stadium is nearly ready to welcome fans from around the world.
Houston-area transit riders can expect more frequent trains, expanded bus service and extended operating hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO).
Houston’s FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration kicks into high gear as the FIFA Fan Festival opens in East Downtown, creating a free gathering place for soccer fans to watch matches, enjoy live entertainment and experience the excitement surrounding the world’s largest sporting event.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices by saying they align with North American sports.
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Houston this summer, CenterPoint Energy says it has spent more than a year preparing the region’s electric and natural gas infrastructure for the global event.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that the organization misled fans about the location and quality of seats sold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country.
The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States.
An international football star and an American football star crossed paths in Aggieland over the weekend.
FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.
As Houston prepares to welcome visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026, city leaders are investing $7.5 million to improve safety along one of the city’s most heavily used hike-and-bike corridors: the Columbia Tap Trail.
If you’re heading to a concert, sporting event or entertainment district in Houston this summer, don’t be surprised if you notice more Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on patrol.
