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Infantino fires back over 'shameful' World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has once again stepped in to defend the astronomical pricing of tickets for the 2026 World Cup. Facing an onslaught of criticism from supporters who have labelled the costs as "shameful," the head of world football's governing body claims the move is a financial necessity.

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World Cup 2026: Full list of qualified teams

GOAL breaks down all the confirmed qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, plus the teams who could soon be on their way.

World Cup 2026 draw: Everything you need to know

The latest information on the World Cup 2026 draw, including the date, what to expect in terms of teams and pots, and how to watch.

SC Freiburg v FC Utrecht - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Ex-Man Utd youngster Iqbal banished ahead of Betis showdown

Former Manchester United player Zidane Iqbal has been banished from the Utrecht squad and will be absent for the game against Real Betis in the Europa League on Thursday. Utrecht coach Ron Jans has publicly criticised the midfielder following his return from international duty with Iraq, saying that he needs "a reset" before he will be brought back into the team.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Clock Is Unveiled In Mexico City

FIFA Play-Off Tournament: Everything you need to know

FIFA Play-Off Tournament — how it works, who qualifies, seeding, format, schedule and other key points you should know.

How to buy Iraq vs UAE World Cup Qualifier tickets

Check out all the ticket options for the forthcoming epic Middle East encounter

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Tampa Bay Rowdies	15	9	4	2	24	12	12	31	L W L D W
2	Charleston Battery	15	8	2	5	30	21	9	26	L W W W D
3	Detroit City FC	14	7	3	4	21	14	7	24	W W D L D
4	Louisville City FC	15	7	3	5	25	22	3	24	W D W D L
5	Indy Eleven	12	6	3	3	18	12	6	21	W L W W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Tampa Bay Rowdies

L
W
L
D
W

Charleston Battery

L
W
W
W
D

Detroit City FC

W
W
D
L
D

Louisville City FC

W
D
W
D
L

Indy Eleven

W
L
W
W
W

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Orange County SC	15	7	6	2	23	16	7	27	D W W D W
2	San Antonio FC	15	6	7	2	20	17	3	25	D W L D W
3	New Mexico United	13	6	3	4	15	14	1	21	W W D D W
4	Oakland Roots SC	15	5	6	4	24	22	2	21	L W D D L
5	Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC	14	5	4	5	24	22	2	19	W L W L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form