FIFA Money and New Rules

May 4, 2026, 07:00
AfricaSports

Introduction

Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA. He wants to be president again. He says FIFA will give more money to football teams.

Main Body

FIFA will make a lot of money. They will give more money to teams in Africa, Asia, and South America. Teams in the 2026 World Cup will get more money too. FIFA has new rules for referees. They want clubs to play young players under 21. Some clubs and player groups do not like these rules. Tickets for the 2026 World Cup have different prices. Some tickets are very expensive. Also, the president tried to help Israel and Palestine, but it did not work.

Conclusion

FIFA is getting more money and power. But some clubs and people are still unhappy.

Learning

🔮 The Future Word: WILL

In this story, we see the word will used many times. We use will to talk about things that happen later (the future).

How it works: Person/Group → will → action

Examples from the text:

  • FIFA will give... (They plan to do this).
  • FIFA will make... (This is a prediction).

⚖️ Opposite Feelings

To reach A2, you need to show how people feel. Look at these two groups from the text:

  1. The President →\rightarrow Wants more power/money.
  2. Some Clubs →\rightarrow They do not like the rules.

Quick Tip: Use "do not like" to explain a simple disagreement. It is easier than saying "they are dissatisfied."

Vocabulary Learning

president (n.)
A person who is the head of an organization or country.
Example:Gianni Infantino is the president of FIFA.
president
the person in charge of an organization
Example:The president will meet with the teams tomorrow.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods and services.
Example:FIFA will give more money to football teams.
money
paper or coins used to buy things
Example:He will give more money to the clubs.
teams (n.)
Groups of players who play together in a sport.
Example:The teams in the 2026 World Cup will get more money.
teams
a group of people who work together
Example:The teams from Africa and Asia will play in the world cup.
world (n.)
The planet Earth or the global community.
Example:Tickets for the 2026 World Cup have different prices.
world
the planet we live on
Example:The world cup is a big competition.
cup (n.)
A trophy awarded to the winner of a competition.
Example:The 2026 World Cup will be played in many countries.
cup
a trophy or competition held for sports
Example:The world cup is a big competition.
rules (n.)
Instructions that tell people how to behave or play.
Example:FIFA has new rules for referees.
rules
guidelines that people must follow
Example:The rules for referees must be followed.
clubs (n.)
Organizations or teams that play sports.
Example:Some clubs and player groups do not like these rules.
clubs
groups of people who share a common interest
Example:Many clubs want to sign young players.
players (n.)
People who participate in a sport or game.
Example:They want clubs to play young players under 21.
young
not old, small in age
Example:Many clubs want to sign young players.
tickets (n.)
Proof of entry to an event or venue.
Example:Some tickets are very expensive.
players
people who play a sport
Example:Many clubs want to sign young players.
help (v.)
To give assistance or support to someone.
Example:The president tried to help Israel and Palestine.
tickets
paper that lets you enter an event
Example:The tickets cost high prices.
prices
how much something costs
Example:The tickets cost high prices.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The tickets are expensive for some people.
power
the ability to influence or control
Example:The president has a lot of power in FIFA.
unhappy
feeling sad or not pleased
Example:Some people are unhappy with the new rules.
new
not old, recently made or started
Example:Some people are unhappy with the new rules.