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AFC pressure builds on Infantino as Australia calls for ‘accountability’ within FIFA

By newthor
12 August 2026

August 12 – The Australian FA, Football Australia, has aligned with continental governing body AFC in opposition to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. A member of the AFC since 2006, Australia has added to the pressure on Infantino and his aborted privatisation plans for the World Cup by demanding…

By newthor
9 March 2026

March 9 – World Cup co-hosts Mexico have promised to deploy 100,000 World Cup security personnel to protect this summer’s World Cup following a spike in cartel violence. ‘Plan Kukulkan’ will mobilise the security personnel to ensure smooth operations in the three host cities of Mexico City, Monterrey and…

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AFC pressure builds on Infantino as Australia calls for ‘accountability’ within FIFA

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