Christophe Gleizes symbolically accredited by FIFA for the 2026 World Cup while he remains detained in Algeria

June 11 — 12:49 PM

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has granted press accreditation for the 2026 World Cup to Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist detained in Algeria. The announcement was made by Reporters Without Borders, which sees it as "a strong show of support" from the world football governing body. According to Reporters Without Borders,…