2. Division Overview

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arguably been the busiest man at the 2026 World Cup, clocking up a staggering mileage that would see him circle the globe more than twice. As the tournament prepares for its grand finale between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, the full scale of the president’s exhaustive itinerary has been revealed.

Neymar has decided to heal the wounds of his international retirement by splashing out on a staggering £17 million ($23m) superyacht. The Brazilian legend, who called time on his Selecao career following their World Cup exit, has followed in the footsteps of fellow icons David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by investing in a luxury vessel.

For the first time in football history, the winners of the World Cup will be presented with American-style championship rings following the final in New Jersey. FIFA has confirmed that a limited run of these luxury mementos will also be made available to the public, though the staggering price tag has already raised eyebrows across the globe.

France's 2026 World Cup journey ended in high-scoring heartbreak and internal friction as Didier Deschamps witnessed a total collapse in their third-place play-off against England. Amidst a frantic 6-4 defeat in Miami, the spotlight shifted from the pitch to the touchline as Manchester City playmaker Rayan Cherki once again clashed with his veteran manager.