Congress is investigating FIFA's potential corruption, citing high World Cup ticket prices, while Javier Tebas criticized Infantino.

The entities involved

• FIFA →

  international governing body of association football

  • The AFC Congress was held in Tokyo, where political maneuvering took place regarding FIFA governance and the power of the FIFA Council.Sun 13:05
  • FIFA's President has been accused of interfering with match rulings while governing the international football body.Sat 13:09
• Congress →

  US record label; imprint of Congress Record Corp.

  • Congress is demanding that the Israeli government allow aid and relief into the Gaza Strip.02:30
  • Basin Street Beverages, based in New Orleans, is pivoting its production from THC seltzers to a THC-free soda line.01:16
• World Cup →

  women's handball competition

  • World Cup participation is affecting Macau's gaming revenue, leading lawmakers to propose incentives for short-haul travelers.Fri 05:47
  • Mayor Dickens utilized the World Cup to promote interest in downtown Atlanta.Thu 01:17

Related events

• FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces breaches after using payments to fund a luxury lifestyle, violating transparency statutes.Oct 13
• FIFA protocols were tested by presidential conduct, with Oliver Schmidt commenting on the organization's high-profile events.Jul 20
• A meeting of the FIFA Council was held in Rabat, Morocco, involving FIFA leadership.Aug 5
• FIFA is facing multiple challenges, including internal governance issues, World Cup financial planning, and external scrutiny from UEFA and political figures.Oct 19
• FIFA rules were tested in a match against Belgium, while Hewitt and Trump made separate requests to Infantino.Oct 14