FIFA announces soccer tournament will be held in South American nation after pulling it from Indonesia, which saw public and political opposition to Israel's participation

Operation dubbed 'Project Matterhorn' allegedly aimed to get content for possible pressure against Michael Lauber amid fears in Doha that it may be stripped of hosting World Cup

World soccer body and Qatar widely panned for host nation's treatment of migrant workers and anti-gay laws

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani says his Gulf state had been targeted by 'fabrication and double standards'; controversial tournament set to kick off November 20

FIFA president says soccer should be 'a vector for unity and peace amongst people'; Russian Football Union calls decision 'discriminatory'

Making first official visit to Israel, Gianni Infantino attends opening of ex-US ambassadors peace center, angering Palestinians who reportedly cancel meeting with him

Head of Emirati association says agreement 'carries a message of peace,' will be signed Monday in presence of FIFA chief

Islamic Republic has banned female fans from stadiums since 1981; soccer's governing body hails 'very important' change

At US-run workshop, Gianni Infantino says sport will give hopes and dreams to those in Gaza and West Bank

Gianni Infantino says Tehran has reneged on previous commitments to allow females into games, demands steps to ensure they are able to attend matches