FIFA

FIFA, the international governing body of association football, is currently facing a multitude of challenges and controversies. Several articles highlight potential boycotts of the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, due to political concerns related to former US President Trump. These boycott calls stem from policies and threats made by the Trump administration. Separately, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) executive committee resigned amidst a scandal involving the eligibility of foreign-born players in national team Asian Cup qualifiers, prompting a FIFA probe. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final also saw controversy, with Senegal briefly walking off the pitch in protest of a late penalty call, leading to a FIFA investigation. Despite these issues, preparations for future World Cups continue, with the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation announcing that Spain will host the 2030 World Cup final, though FIFA has yet to confirm this. These events demonstrate FIFA's ongoing role in navigating complex political and ethical issues within the global football landscape.