Soccer is a sport that has seen exponential growth in the United States in recent years, and FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confident the 2026 World Cup is sure to expedite that growth.

Infantino said he was hoping for Russia's football return as this would signify that the war was over and "everything was solved".

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he hoped Russia could rejoin the global football world soon, as it would signify that the war in Ukraine was over.

The Chiefs’ loss in Super Bowl LIX set a record with 127.7 million U.S. viewers across television and streaming platforms. But as FIFA president Gianni Infantino noted this week, those numbers won’t come close to the viewership expected for the 2026 World Cup final.

Standing outside Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Tuesday morning, FIFA President Gianni Infantino feted Los Angeles as one of the host cities for the imminent 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. During the host city trophy tour stop, Infantino acknowledged the recent devastating wildfires that engulfed the nearby Altadena and Palos Verdes neighborhoods.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the World Cup vs. Super Bowl debate and comparison.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the United Kingdom is the sole valid bidder for the 2035 Women's World Cup. The countries of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales announced their joint bid last month.

By Lori Ewing (Reuters) -FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday he hoped Russia could rejoin the global football world soon, as it would signify that the war in Ukraine was over. Russian clubs and the national team have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022.