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FIFA updates press conference language rules ahead of 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

FIFA updates press conference language rules ahead of 2026 World Cup

Summary

FIFA has announced a change in its press conference translation policy following backlash from a viral incident involving a Mexican journalist. The change ensures Spanish translation will be available at all press conferences during the 2026 World Cup after a FIFA official previously denied a Spanish question from a journalist before the Morocco-Brazil match. Spanish will join English and team-requested languages, addressing accessibility concerns for Spanish-speaking journalists and fans. However, issues remain for journalists speaking other languages, as FIFA still does not provide broader translation options.

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By the Numbers

•FIFA changes press conference translation rules to include Spanish.
•Incident occurred before the Morocco-Brazil match at New Jersey Stadium.
•The decision follows backlash from a viral video denying a Spanish question.
•Previously, translations were limited to English and languages requested by teams.
•Concerns persist regarding accessibility for non-Spanish and non-English speakers.

Latest Updates

12:00 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA expands World Cup press conference translation, but only for Spanish

What they're saying

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One day after a viral video showed a FIFA official preventing a Mexican journalist from asking a question in Spanish, FIFA is changing its press conference translation rules. The question came before the Morocco-Brazil group-stage match at “New Jersey Stadium” during the 2026 World Cup. Rodrigo Ornelas of Mexico’s TV Azteca asked Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi,…
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