The football association's president has spoken out ahead of the World Cup.

The US President claimed that it would not be "appropriate" for Iran to take part in the World Cup this summer.

Iran's national team have issued a statement in response to Trump's World Cup remarks.

World football's governing body has been in close contact with the US President during preparation for the tournament this summer.

Another major issue has emerged in the build-up to the World Cup in recent hours.

The FIFA President has suggested a new rule relating to the controversial moment could be brought in for the World Cup.

Concerns have been raised amid widespread cartel-related violence in the North American nation.

Infantino has issued a statement on concerns over 2026 World Cup matches.

FIFA president Infantino has been working closely with Trump ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni is accused of racially abusing Vinicius Junior during his side's 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday.

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin responded following comments from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Several key Ukrainian officials have spoken out after Gianni Infantino claimed FIFA would consider lifting the ban on Russia.

Gianni Infantino believes a FIFA rule change could be the way forward as he answered a question about banning Israel.

Gianni Infantino has responded to calls for United States president Donald Trump to be stripped of the FIFA peace prize.

Infantino has been speaking at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos.

A statement has been released on their official Facebook page.

Global football's governing body has come under criticism ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Both FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have released statements.

Gianni Infantino has been FIFA president for nearly a decade, beginning his stint in 2016.

There are rising political tensions between the US and Iran, who have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.