In a major blow to World Cup fan engagement plans, the New York and New Jersey host committee has officially cancelled its primary FanFest at Liberty State Park. The decision, announced just four months before the tournament’s kickoff, signals growing friction between FIFA’s operational demands and the financial realities of host cities. The hub, originally…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has once again signaled the governing body’s intention to launch a proprietary digital currency, the “FIFA Coin” (or “FIFA Token”). Speaking at the World Liberty Forum hosted at Mar-a-Lago on February 20, 2026, Infantino pitched the concept as a “global currency” for the world’s 6 billion football fans. Despite the lack…
In a major win for Spanish football fans, Movistar Plus+ and Orange TV have confirmed they will integrate DAZN’s World Cup channels to broadcast the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup. The agreement ensures that both telecommunications giants will offer all 104 matches of the expanded tournament to their subscribers. The deal follows a strategic sub-licensing…
