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GIANNI INFANTINO

Argentina's Lionel Messi is met by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump during the awards ceremony following the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 20, 2026
World Cup¡¯s U.S. makeover leaves soccer facing battle for its soul
FIFA embraced elements of the U.S. sporting model with enthusiasm.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) throws a replica match ball into the crowd at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Jul 15, 2026
IOC asked to investigate FIFA president¡¯s role in Balogun reversal
Gianni Infantino acknowledged receiving a call from U.S. President Donald Trump, but ?the FIFA president said he did not interfere with the decision-making process.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures from the stands during the World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Jul 13, 2026
Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament
The 2026 tournament?in Canada, Mexico and the United States expanded??to 48 teams for the first time.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds the World Cup trophy as he makes an announcement at the White House alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino in August 2025.
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2026
FIFA reverses course on suspension for U.S. star Folarin Balogun after call from Donald Trump
The Royal Belgian Football Association said it was ¡°astonished¡± by FIFA¡¯s decision, pointing to the ?rule book while it investigated all potential options.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference in Mexico City on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 11, 2026
Gianni Infantino defends FIFA over visa issues in U.S. ahead of World Cup
Infantino?said FIFA ?understands there are also times to ¡°chill and relax¡± when visa issues arise rather than creating additional conflict.
Germany's Thomas Muller kicks the ball ahead of Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu during the 2022 World Cup. Japan's win over Germany was a big reason the European team was eliminated in the group stage.
SOCCER
May 11, 2026
Expanded World Cup opens doors to more teams amid concerns about quality
The expansion is the delivery of a key proposal made by Gianni Infantino not long after he became president of world soccer¡¯s governing body in 2016.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday.
SOCCER
May 1, 2026
FIFA head Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup matches in U.S.
Iran¡¯s participation at this year¡¯s World Cup has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war in the Middle East in February.
Iran is picked during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in December in Washington.
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2026
Iran ¡®boycotting¡¯ U.S. but not World Cup: soccer federation chief
Iran¡¯s soccer?federation says it has opened talks with FIFA about potentially relocating its matches from the United States, but a resolution remains unclear.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino awards the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 2, 2026
World Cup nears 100-day countdown amid violence and political upheaval
The biggest challenges faced by the tournament may turn out to be political.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the inauguration of the Colombian Football Federation¡¯s hotel, where he expressed his support for Mexico ahead of the World Cup, in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Feb 25, 2026
FIFA boss ¡®very reassured¡¯ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
¡°Very reassured, everything¡¯s good. It¡¯s going to be spectacular,¡± Infantino said?in the Colombian city of Barranquilla.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives ahead of an International Olympic Committee session in Milan on Monday .
SOCCER
Feb 3, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino favors ending Russia ban
FIFA barred Russia from competition when its ongoing invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a ceremony to announce the official match schedule for the 2026 World Cup on Saturday in Washington.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 7, 2025
Contenders plot path to 2026 World Cup glory as FIFA reveals tournament schedule
Japan¡¯s first match will be against the Netherlands on June 14 in Arlington, Texas.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents U.S. President Donald Trump with a peace prize during the ceremony to announce the draw for the 2026 World Cup on Friday in Washington.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 6, 2025
Trump all smiles as he wins FIFA¡¯s new peace prize
The award was a compensation gift for a leader who still dreams of winning the Nobel Prize.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington on Friday.
SOCCER / World cup
Dec 6, 2025
2026 World Cup draw is kind to favorites as Trump takes limelight
Japan was drawn into a group that features the Netherlands, Tunisia and a yet-to-be determined European qualifier.
U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Monday
SOCCER
Nov 18, 2025
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
¡°For those who intend to join us for the World Cup, I strongly encourage you to apply right away,¡± the U.S. president said.
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House in August.
SOCCER
Nov 7, 2025
FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded during World Cup draw
The recipient of the inaugural award was not revealed, but there was immediate speculation that it could go to Donald Trump, an Infantino ally.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok in May 2024.
SOCCER
Oct 3, 2025
Gianni Infantino says FIFA must promote peace amid calls to ban Israel
Infantino ¡°stressed the importance of promoting peace and unity, particularly in the context of the ongoing situation in Gaza.¡±
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) and former Brazilian player Ronaldo unveil the Club World Cup trophy before the draw in Miami on Dec. 5, 2024.
SOCCER
Jun 13, 2025
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hails Club World Cup as start of ¡®new era¡¯
The 32-team competition, featuring clubs from around the world, gets under way with Inter Miami facing Egyptian club Al Ahly at Hard Rock Stadium.
The New York/New Jersey 2026 FIFA World Cup logo is revealed during a kickoff event in Times Square in New York in May 2023.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2025
U.S. begins countdown to World Cup amid Donald Trump¡¯s immigration crackdown
The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, is set to cohost the tournament, which will feature 48 teams and a record 104 matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring for Al Nassr during a Saudi Pro League match against Al-Qadsiah in Riyadh on Nov. 22, 2024.
SOCCER
May 30, 2025
Saudi officials working to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League
Ronaldo posted?¡°This chapter is over¡± on social media hours after the Saudi Pro League wrapped up this week.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
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