Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said football and the World Cup remain powerful forces for unity, even as political and cultural divisions deepen ahead of the expanded 2026 tournament.
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, viral claims about mass ticket cancellations and political boycotts have spread online. Verified reporting, however, shows no evidence that thousands of fans have withdrawn from the tournament.
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More than a year before kickoff, shifting hotel booking patterns and soaring room rates are raising early questions about how prepared U.S. host cities are for the travel surge expected around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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President Donald Trump says distance is the reason he plans to skip this year’s Super Bowl, but criticism of the halftime performers, long standing travel habits, and online fan reactions add political and cultural context to his absence.
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A rules change designed to reshape one of the NFL’s most recognizable moments has drawn criticism from former President Donald Trump, who says the new kickoff format diminishes the spectacle and tradition of the game.
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A silent but tense encounter at a college football championship stole attention from the game when Donald Trump unexpectedly found himself between Jake Paul and Dana White, turning a routine appearance into a viral spectacle.
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A decade after one of the most dramatic finishes in Super Bowl history, New England and Seattle are set for another championship clash. This time, new quarterbacks, new storylines, and a different generation define the road to Super Bowl LX.
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A fatal immigration enforcement shooting in Minneapolis has triggered protests and political backlash, drawing sharp criticism from former NFL captain Jack Brewer, who says local leaders are worsening tensions by resisting federal immigration authorities.
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A senior German football official has said the time has come to seriously discuss whether Germany should take part in the 2026 World Cup, pointing to growing political tensions involving the tournament’s main host, the United States.
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An NBA showdown in Minneapolis was put on pause after a fatal encounter involving federal officers raised security concerns just hours before tipoff, prompting the league to delay the game in the interest of public safety.
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