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The Federation Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) is the governing body of association football. Fifa is responsible for the organisation of football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. Fifa was founded in 1904. Headquartered in Zurich, its membership now comprises 209 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional confederations into which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Central America and the Caribbean, Oceania and South America.
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Analysts warn of rising sales pressure as China demand tapers off, even as Pop Mart bets on new launches and overseas growth.

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Investment key to Uzbekistan progress, says ex-China boss ahead of World Cup debut

Former Italy defender Fabio Cannavaro leaves comparisons with old employers unsaid ahead of game against Colombia in Mexico City.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

World Cup, 5 things to know: Haaland’s first, Messi’s 200th, classic 2002 rematch

Champions Argentina and runners-up France finally join the fray, along with dark horse Norway and Austria, but potential for upsets is high.

US-China relations

Trump’s woes at home, China’s World Cup presence: 7 US-China relations reads

From US denaturalisation to military safety talks, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of June 2026.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Viktor Gyokeres on role Hong Kong played in his Premier League, World Cup heroics

Swedish striker talks about his Arsenal debut at Kai Tak after big-money move from Sporting Lisbon, and opening his World Cup account.

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Trader loses US$1 million on Cabo Verde’s shock World Cup draw with favourites Spain

The losing bettor had wagered on what was seen as an almost-certain Spanish win, but was thwarted by a goalkeeper who left the pitch in tears.

United States

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Anti-government protesters gathered in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, ahead of the Iran-New Zealand match.

Fifa World Cup 2026

Racist gesture at Korean World Cup fan costs Mexican guild chief his post

The man apologised and said he had resigned after a viral video showed him pulling at the corners of his eyes during a match in Guadalajara.

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Left: South Korean YouTuber Yoon Su-jin, who posts under the handle InoCat, filming fans at a World Cup match in Guadalajara. Right: A man identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes apologising for making an offensive gesture towards her in a later video. Photos: Instagram / inocat_t / latinus_us
Fifa World Cup 2026

Fifa World Cup: Sweden Premier League trio wipe floor with poor Tunisia

Scandinavians run riot in steamy Monterrey to take control of Group F following earlier 2-2 draw between Japan and Netherlands.

Sweden’s Yasin Ayari (second left) embarks on a celebratory run after his second goal. Photo: Reuters
Fifa World Cup 2026

2 World Cup players accused of sexual assault receive contrasting treatments

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Chinese fans in heated debate over Brazil’s World Cup showing against Morocco

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Fifa World Cup 2026

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Brazil’s Vinicius Jnr celebrates his equaliser against Morocco. Photo: Reuters
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Singers Elyanna and Jessie Reyez perform during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese fans mock Canada’s World Cup opening ceremony after trophy malfunctions

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Fifa World Cup 2026

While you were sleeping, World Cup edition: Canada make history, but ban Partey

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Canada’s Cyle Larin takes a moment and shuts out the noise after scoring his side’s equaliser. Photo: AP
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Fifa World Cup 2026

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

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Players from the Hong Kong Football Club amateur women’s team on what football and football fashion means to them. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Fifa World Cup 2026

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Fifa World Cup 2026

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Fifa World Cup 2026

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Fifa World Cup

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Grass grows beneath lamps in Seattle Stadium on May 6, ahead of the World Cup. There will be 48 national teams, more than ever before, playing in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Photo: TNS
Fifa World Cup

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Pelé in action for Brazil against Bulgaria during a Fifa World Cup 1966 match in Liverpool, England. Photo: Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images
Fifa World Cup 2026

US says World Cup referee was banned over links to ‘terror organisations’

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Video | Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?

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