The 2026 World Cup draw in Washington became a political spectacle, with Donald Trump honoured by FIFA. England face Croatia, Panama, Ghana; Scotland get Brazil, Morocco, Haiti. Read the full analysis.
Analysis of the unprecedented 2026 World Cup draw, where FIFA's overtures to Donald Trump overshadowed the football. Discover the political theatre and what the draw means for the home nations.
Donald Trump receives FIFA's inaugural peace award from Gianni Infantino at a lavish Washington event. Critics question the legitimacy of the prize and its timing. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's inaugural peace award during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Read the full story and reaction.
Former US President Donald Trump has been honoured with FIFA's first-ever peace prize by president Gianni Infantino. Read the full story on this controversial sporting award.
Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino praised the former US President's 'actions to promote peace', a claim disputed by critics. Read the full story.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has visited Donald Trump's Oval Office more than any global leader, using access to shape World Cup plans. Discover the unlikely political alliance.
FIFA's exclusive World Cup draw in Washington, hosted by Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart, promises a lengthy, star-studded ceremony. Critics yearn for the simpler days of Sir Bert Millichip and a velvet bag.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaching neutrality rules as a controversial Myanmar tycoon helps shape a new peace prize, with Donald Trump tipped as the first winner. Read the full investigation.
Cristiano Ronaldo's red card suspension reduced by FIFA after White House dinner with Infantino, sparking accusations of preferential treatment for star players.
Fifa partners with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, pledging $1bn for discounted stadium loans to developing nations. Explore the growing ties shaping football's future.
Donald Trump and FIFA's Gianni Infantino discuss moving 2026 World Cup matches from host cities for security, raising fears of political interference. Read the full analysis.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting criticism for geopolitical networking with Donald Trump and controversial World Cup ticketing strategies that price out ordinary fans.
World football's governing body FIFA has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, recognising its role in diplomatic breakthroughs including the Saudi Arabia-Iran deal. Discover how the beautiful game is changing global politics.