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AFC rushes governance audit of FAM ahead of 2026 World Cup reforms

The Asian Football Confederation, working with FIFA, is conducting a comprehensive governance audit of the Football Association of Malaysia to overhaul its internal systems before the 2026 FIFA World Cup and pave the way for structural reforms

Trump welcomes Iran to 2026 World Cup amid Middle East tensions

US President Donald Trump has reportedly ‘invited’ Iran to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite ongoing regional conflict raising safety concerns for players and teams

US wants Iran banned from the World Cup, but FIFA says no 

FIFA is considering relocating Iran's matches to Canada or Mexico to avoid the nightmarish security checks and visa approval processes that fans would otherwise encounter

Malaysian Nazmi a candidate to referee at 2026 football World Cup

National referee Muhammad Nazmi Nasaruddin has been selected as one of the main refereeing candidates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, scheduled for June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

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Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat laments misinterpretations of faith that distort justice in high-profile rulings, cites Indira Gandhi and Nik Elin Zurina cases

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