Sports News of Thursday, 9 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUnited States President Donald Trump is reportedly pressuring the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) to bar transgender players from participating in women’s football competitions. The US, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica submitted a joint bid to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, but the government has not yet signed the guarantees required to organize and host the tournament. A report by UK media outlet, The Athletic revealed that the delay is linked to the Trump administration’s efforts to ensure transgender players are banned. When contacted for comment on the issue, the White House referred the matter to its Task Force on the FIFA World Cup. We urge the entire sports world to commit to this principle and ensure fair competition for female athletes to thrive in this golden age of sports.”Trump is pushing FIFA to adopt the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) revised policy banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s athletics events.

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2026 15:58 UTC