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La FIFA rectifica y permite el español en todas las ruedas de prensa
Summary by Latinas Media Editorial Desk Andrés Burgo , as published by El País
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This change applies to the entire World Cup and took effect on Sunday.
A recent decision by FIFA has allowed the use of Spanish in all press conferences. This change applies to the entire World Cup and took effect on Sunday. As a result, questions and answers in Spanish are now permitted during press conferences for matches held in the United States.
This decision reverses a previous stance and allows for the use of Spanish, regardless of whether Hispanic teams are participating. The issue had sparked controversy, but FIFA has now given permission for Spanish to be used in all press conferences. Further details on this decision can be found in the original report from El País.
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Category: culture Published: June 15, 2026 Source: El País Reading time: 1 min
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