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Spain: "The ”Centenary World Cup” has already begun" (Rafael Louzán, president of the RFEF)

"The 2026 World Cup will conclude in just under 20 days, and Spain will then officially take over to lead the next major challenge in world football. The ”Centenary World Cup” (in 2030, marking 100 years since the first edition held in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930) is no longer a project. Our…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 446681
• Published on 30/06/26 at 18:00
©  FIFA
FIFA: 50 MEPs call for investigation into Gianni Infantino over alleged breach of political neutrality

50 Members of the European Parliament have signed a letter calling on FIFA to open an investigation into its president, Gianni Infantino, over alleged breaches of the world governing body’s political neutrality rules, on 29 June 2026. The letter was addressed to Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI-LBN)…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Government, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 446628
• Published on 30/06/26 at 16:00
©  D.R.
Spain / Liga F: clubs approve €55m investment from Gasol16 Ventures

Liga F clubs have approved a €55m commercial investment agreement with Gasol16 Ventures, the investment vehicle of former Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol, backed by merchant bank Fortified Partners, the women’s league announced following its Extraordinary General Assembly held on 29 June…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Investment funds, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 446591
• Published on 30/06/26 at 12:00
• Updated on02/07/26 at 16:35
©  CAF
2026 World Cup: "Congratulations to the 9 African teams that reached the Round of 32" (P. Motsepe, CAF)

"On behalf of CAF’s Member Associations, representing 54 African countries, I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the players and technical staff of Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and South Africa for their…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 446529
• Published on 30/06/26 at 11:00
©  FIFA World Cup / X
FIFA: 39 million new social media followers since start of 2026 World Cup

FIFA has gained 39 million new followers across its social media platforms since the start of the 2026 World Cup on 11 June 2026, the governing body announced on 28 June 2026. The organisation has notably gained 16 million followers on its dedicated World Cup TikTok account, which reached 73.8…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 446445
• Published on 29/06/26 at 17:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: 4.6 million spectators after group stage, 5.5 million fans at FIFA Fan Festivals

A total of 4,644,549 spectators from 210 countries and territories attended the 72 group-stage matches of the 2026 World Cup, for an average fill rate of 99.7%, FIFA announced on 28 June 2026. The tournament has already set a new all-time attendance record, with the 32 knockout matches still to…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Ticketing, …
• Article # 446400
• Published on 29/06/26 at 13:00
©  FIA
FIA: three-term limit for president abolished by Extraordinary General Assembly

The proposal by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (UAE) to abolish the limit of three four-year terms for the office he has held since 17 December 2021 (having been re-elected on 12 December 2025) was approved (with 90% of the votes, according to the BBC) at the Fédération Internationale de…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Governance, Legal, …
• Article # 446295
• Published on 29/06/26 at 09:00
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (22 to 26 June 2026)

• The mandatory cooling breaks introduced at the 2026 World Cup "do not generate any additional revenue for FIFA, as all commercial agreements were signed a long time ago. Our motivations are in no way financial. They are purely sporting," according to Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA. …
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 446105
• Published on 26/06/26 at 18:00
©  FFF / Icon Sport
UEFA: Stéphanie Frappart (FRA) appointed Refereeing Officer and member of Referees Committee

"The UEFA Executive Committee has appointed Stéphanie Frappart (FRA) as Refereeing Officer on the UEFA Referees Committee," the European football governing body announced on 25 June 2026. The UEFA Referees Committee is chaired by the Chief Refereeing Officer (Italy’s Roberto Rosetti as of 25…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Refereeing, Governance, …
• Article # 446139
• Published on 26/06/26 at 12:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: cumulative attendance reaches 3,605,357 as of 26 June, setting all-time tournament record

A total of 3,605,357 spectators attended the first 58 group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, setting a new all-time attendance record for the tournament, FIFA, the competition’s organiser, announced on 26 June 2026. The previous attendance record for a World Cup had been set in 1994…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Ticketing, …
• Article # 446144
• Published on 26/06/26 at 10:00