premier leagu2026-10-12 20:28:06Who makes the rules of football?The IFAB makes football’s rules. It alone can agree changes to the Laws, with votes shared between the four British FAs and FIFA.170
Kraken2026-07-24 04:10:16Kraken Secures FIFA World Cup Exclusive: Crypto Exchange's First Step into Football's Top TierKraken becomes FIFA's first official crypto exchange supporter for the 2026 World Cup, focusing on fan engagement and education, while avoiding the pitfalls of past crypto sponsorship failures like FTX.380
Trump2026-07-23 04:55:14Trump Calls FIFA President, World Cup First-Ever Red Card Suspension Deferred to Help US Striker ReturnTrump phoned FIFA President Infantino to review a red card suspension for US striker Balogun. FIFA deferred the ban for one year, the first such move since 1962, allowing Balogun to play against Belgium.530
FIFA2026-07-22 03:13:13FIFA’s Avalanche-Based Ticketing Model Tops $25 Million in Secondary VolumeFIFA is using a custom Avalanche blockchain to test a new ticketing model built around RTB and RTT rights. The system aims to reduce bots, fraud, and uncontrolled resale pricing, with combined secondary-market volume already exceeding $25 million.1910
Donald Trump2026-07-21 23:56:25New York Post: Trump wants FIFA chief Infantino as next UN secretary-generalAccording to the New York Post, U.S. President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. The report says the 56-year-old Swiss-born football executive has built close ties with Trump through this year’s World Cup and has worked hard to win his favor, including inviting him to take part in the current U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup activities. In December last year, Infantino also presented Trump with FIFA’s first-ever “Peace Award.” A source cited in the report said Trump sees Infantino as “respected all over the world” and believes he has a “special ability to bring people together.” The report also noted that during the 2026 World Cup, Trump drew controversy after calling Infantino to intervene in a red card decision involving the U.S. team.1880
FIFA2026-07-19 09:59:07FIFA raises 2026 World Cup revenue outlook to more than $15 billionFIFA is now expected to generate more than $15 billion in revenue from the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, according to a report cited by Odaily and attributed to The Edge. The figure is well above FIFA’s initial projection of $11 billion. The upward revision was driven by a sharp increase in ticket-related income, including revenue linked to the secondary market. The report said FIFA collects fees or commissions from both buyers and sellers in that market, adding to overall tournament revenue. The new forecast points to a significant jump from FIFA’s earlier estimate and highlights how ticket demand, including resale activity, has become a major contributor to the financial outlook for the 2026 event.1490
FIFA2026-07-18 02:39:42FIFA Clearing House routes nearly $1 billion in training rewards through traditional financeFIFA Clearing House has distributed nearly $1 billion in training rewards to about 7,000 clubs worldwide using traditional financial infrastructure, with $300 million already paid out, according to Techub News citing CryptoBriefing. The system, launched in November 2022, has tripled its payment volume versus the previous setup and does not use blockchain, smart contracts, or stablecoins. Instead, it works with Banking Circle and relies on API-first core banking technology for cross-border payments. The report says the case suggests that in sectors with established regulatory frameworks and institutional participants, conventional fintech rails may scale more effectively than blockchain-based alternatives. New rules are scheduled to take effect in January 2026 and will set a minimum processing threshold of 100 euros.1910
Italy2026-07-16 20:59:12Italy’s World Cup miss leaves ITA fan token facing a utility problemItaly’s failure to qualify for the World Cup has created a direct problem for the ITA fan token issued on Chiliz-owned fan engagement platform Socios. According to Techub News, Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout in a World Cup playoff on March 31, extending the team’s absence from the tournament to three straight editions. That result has left the token tied to the national team in a difficult position on the utility front. The report also points to a broader crypto tie-in around the 2026 World Cup. FIFA has adopted a blockchain-based ticketing system for the tournament and issued more than 100,000 purchase-right tokens on Avalanche. Secondary-market trading volume for those tokens has exceeded $25 million. Kraken is serving as the event’s official cryptocurrency exchange sponsor. The information was attributed to CryptoBriefing in the Techub item.1640
