FIFA president Gianni Infantino has claimed that players who cover their mouths during verbal altercations that are racist in ...

UEFA president Gianni Infantino has called for players who cover their mouth in on-pitch confrontations to be sent off.

Gianni Infantino said that a new rule could be introduced where red cards would be shown to players who cover their mouths ...

Countdowns, expanded VAR and red-card changes have been approved for the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents could face red cards if linked to racist abuse after the Vinicius Junior incident.

WORLD CUP stars will be BANNED from covering their mouths when they square up to opponents. The major anti-racism move is a ...

Infantino's suggestion comes after Prestianni accused of racially abusing Vinicius Jr while covering his mouth ...

A landmark referral of UEFA and FIFA leaders to the International Criminal Court could set an important legal precedent.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring numerous rule changes, including updates to VAR. Rule changes and technological innovations have been a constant in soccer in recent years, aimed at speeding up the ...

The scope of the VAR was widened Saturday to include corner kicks and second yellow cards. Measures to speed up the game were also approved at the annual general meeting of ...

Reports in Italy suggest that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) will move to change a major VAR rule in ...

This article appears in the February 2026 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Read more from the issue. As the World Cup takes up temporary residence in American cities this summer, FIFA has ...