#2026fifaworldcup

The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino has repeatedly breached rules on political neutrality in his support of ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/15/soccer/ioc-infantino-balogun/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #gianniinfantino #donaldtrump #fifa #2026fifaworldcup

Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing the number of teams participating in the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year's edition, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said without providing any details. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/07/13/soccer/infantino-world-cup-64-teams/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #2026fifaworldcup #gianniinfantino

Japan believes it can shock Brazil in the World Cup round of 32, and former coach Philippe Troussier thinks it would be a fitting reward for its progress as a soccer nation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/28/soccer/world-cup/philippe-troussier-japan-confident-brazil/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #philippetroussier #samuraiblue #2026fifaworldcup #brazil