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FIFA has levied significant sanctions against six national football federations, including Lionel Messi's Argentina, due to racist abuse incidents during World Cup qualifiers in June. Albania received the heaviest fine, facing charges related to disturbing a national anthem and inappropriate messaging. These fresh set of sanctions highlight FIFA's focus on kicking out racism from the sport.

President Trump announced the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center, during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Trump joked about keeping the World Cup trophy and suggested Vladimir Putin might attend. He assured easy visa access for most fans, despite stricter rules for some nations, highlighting safety measures for the event in Washington.

US President Donald Trump joked about keeping the FIFA World Cup trophy during a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. He refused to give the solid gold trophy back, cracking up the entire Oval Office.