Facing pressure from numerous national federations over organizational costs and taxes in the United States, FIFA has agreed in principle to increase the prize fund and support for World Cup 2026 participants, with a final decision expected this week.

Over half of 2026 World Cup teams face additional costs and potential losses, as FIFA has not secured a comprehensive tax exemption agreement with the United States government.

For the first time in over two decades, Southeast Asia boasts two representatives concurrently in the FIFA Top 100: Vietnam and Thailand.

The Vietnam national team advanced five ranks to 98th globally after defeating Malaysia 3-1 in their final Asian Cup 2027 qualifier match.

The Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI) has sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, requesting support after numerous football facilities in the country were impacted by the Middle East conflict.

The world football governing body (FIFA) recently updated its national team rankings after Malaysia forfeited two matches, pushing Vietnam closer to the top 100.

FIFA has decided not to sanction Israeli clubs playing in the West Bank but has fined the country's football association for violating anti-discrimination regulations.

According to Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, despite similar naturalization fraud issues, different contexts may lead to Malaysia being handled differently than Timor Leste a few years ago.

CNN Indonesia suggests the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) must sanction the US for its actions against Iran, drawing a parallel to Indonesia's removal as host of the U20 World Cup 2023.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that President Donald Trump affirmed the Iranian national team is still welcome in the US for the 2026 World Cup, despite ongoing military conflict between the two nations.

The Football Association of Malaysia respects the authority of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but is unhappy with the ruling announced on the evening of 5/3.

The FIFA president wants a more aggressive fight against racism, calling for severe penalties for players who cover their mouths during on-field disputes.

Sports law consultant Zhafri Aminurashid asserts that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) does not decide cases based on hypotheses or public pressure.