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FIFA Considers World Cup Expansion Amidst Final Preparations and Controversies

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, while preparations for the current tournament's final continue, including addressing a 'camera shake' controversy and celebrating volunteer efforts. Despite high ticket prices, some tickets for the final remain available.

12 Jul, 21:58 — 13 Jul, 10:47
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BBCHigh5d ago

Chris Sutton's World Cup semi-final predictions

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the semi-final ties at the 2026 World Cup.

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NYTMostly Factual5d ago

How Wealthy People Are Getting to World Cup Games

The skies above the Hamptons are packed with choppers headed to games, as “inequality is taking it right in the face.”

By Rob Copeland

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The GuardianMostly Factual5d ago

World Cup quiz: how well do you remember USA 94?

How much do you know about the first tournament played in the United States? Continue reading...

By Paul Campbell and Niall McVeigh

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5d ago

FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?

Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.

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abc-australiaHigh5d ago

'I won't backflip': Samoa star Payne Haas reveals plan for World Cup

Payne Haas has cleared the air about his World Cup plans and says there is a "great chance" Samoa can lift the trophy for the first time.

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France 24High5d ago

World Cup final's halftime show to fund FIFA's Global Citizen Education fund

For the first time in history, the World Cup final will feature a halftime show modelled off the US Superbowl. The show will support FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup. FRANCE 24 spoke to its CEO, Hugh Evans.

By FRANCE24

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The IndependentMostly Factual4d ago

How would a 64-team World Cup work? Gianni Infantino opens door to further tournament expansion

Infantino has opened the door to another World Cup expansion - but what would a 64-team tournament actually look like?

By Will Castle

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YahooMostly Factual5d ago

World Cup final yet to sell out, tickets still available on FIFA website at eye-watering price

The World Cup final is one of the biggest fixtures in the sporting calendar; however, FIFA are still yet to sell out the event. With less than one week to go until the 2026 final in New York, tickets remain available to purchase on FIFA’s official website.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual5d ago

FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA will discuss a proposal to expand the men's World Cup to 64 teams beginning with the 2030 tournament. Speaking to Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport, Infantino was asked about the possibility of a 64-team World Cup. He said the issue would be discussed by FIFA's committees after the current tournament concludes. "The World Cup should be for the entire world, not just Europe and South America," Infantino said. "Every nation should be able to dream of qualifying

By The Korea Herald

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cyprus-mail5d ago

The World Cup Final at Alphamega Hypermarket Engomi

The time has finally come for the World Cup grand final, following a month filled with goals, dramatic twists, and exciting moments. Alphamega Hypermarkets are inviting football fans of all ages to come together and experience the biggest night in world football. On Sunday, 19 July, the Alphamega Hypermarket in Engomi will be transformed into […]

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japan-timesMostly Factual5d ago

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament

The 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States expanded ​48 teams for the first time.

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irish-independent5d ago

World Cup heroes — Michael Owen: ‘It was a moment that changed my life, but it was also a goal I could see coming long before it happened’

By Kevin Palmer

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rfi-englishMostly Factual5d ago

Spain braced to face France's firepower in World Cup semi-final

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

By RFI

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5d ago

Norwegian Air and British Airways delight football fans with playful World Cup bet on Instagram

"It's coming home. Well played, England and British Airways," the Norwegian low-cost airline wrote after Norway lost to England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Daily NationMostly Factual5d ago

World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

Ten moments that represent a progressive dismantling of global football’s old hierarchy.

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punch-ngMostly Factual5d ago

World Cup: FIFA appoints match officials for France, Spain semi-final

FIFA has appointed match officials for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain. Get details on the referee and assistants Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-fifa-appoints-match-officials-for-france-spain-semi-final/

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vanguard-ngMixed5d ago

Colombia star Campaz receives death threats after World Cup miss; revives Escobar memories

"My Colombia, please let us never lose sight of respect. We may think differently or feel frustration and sadness, but no passion justifies hatred or living in fear," he wrote in Spanish translated to English. The post Colombia star Campaz receives death threats after World Cup miss; revives Escobar memories appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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myjoyonlineMixed4d ago

FIFA celebrates 23-year-old Ghanaian medical doctor for his voluntary service at World Cup

FIFA has celebrated the remarkable contribution of 23-year-old Ghanaian medical doctor Nana Kwasi Ampofo Owusu Mensah, recognising his outstanding service as a volunteer in Kansas City during preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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actualite-cdMixed5d ago

Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown - Ahram Online

Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown  Ahram Online

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abidjan-netMixed5d ago

Top Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup - Ratopati

Top Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup  Ratopati

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Coverage Timeline

First report: rfi-english · 12 Jul, 21:58Full coverage: 33 · 13hWindow: 13h
rfi-english12 Jul, 21:58First to report

Spain braced to face France's firepower in World Cup semi-final

5h later
de-volkskrant13 Jul, 03:00

De nieuwe Engelse voetbalfan bezoekt hippe koffietentjes, maakt tijdens het WK overal vrienden en durft te dromen

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irish-independent13 Jul, 04:30

World Cup heroes — Michael Owen: ‘It was a moment that changed my life, but it was also a goal I could see coming long before it happened’

abc-australia13 Jul, 04:54

'I won't backflip': Samoa star Payne Haas reveals plan for World Cup

index-hr13 Jul, 05:40

Kako tipovi koriste aplikacije za spojeve za besplatan smještaj tijekom SP-a

channel-news-asia13 Jul, 05:51

Norwegian Air and British Airways delight football fans with playful World Cup bet on Instagram

Al Jazeera13 Jul, 06:28

FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?

japan-times13 Jul, 06:30

Gianni Infantino says FIFA will discuss World Cup expansion after 2026 tournament

indian-express13 Jul, 06:57

FIFA open to 64-team World Cup in 2030, says president Infantino

die-presse13 Jul, 07:12

Rassismus-Eklat in Spanien überschattet Fußball-WM [premium]

punch-ng13 Jul, 07:18

World Cup: FIFA appoints match officials for France, Spain semi-final

hotnews13 Jul, 07:27

Veste proastă pentru singurul român care a fost pe teren la două meciuri la Cupa Mondială

Daily Nation13 Jul, 07:40

World Cup history: a timeline of Africa’s greatest moments on the field

helsingin-sanomat13 Jul, 07:54

MM-jalkapallo | The Times: Fifan kurinpito­valiokunnan puheenjohtaja päätti Balogunin pelikiellon perumisesta yksin, muilta jäseniltä ei kysytty

le-figaro13 Jul, 08:10

14 juillet et Coupe du monde : 7000 policiers et gendarmes dispatchés à Paris et son agglomération

observador13 Jul, 08:22

Infantino pondera expansão para 64 equipas em 2030

cyprus-mail13 Jul, 08:26

The World Cup Final at Alphamega Hypermarket Engomi

Korea Herald13 Jul, 08:29

FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

hvg13 Jul, 08:40

Orbán Viktor úton van Amerikába és elmondta azt is, ki a vb legjobbja

telex13 Jul, 09:00

Orbán Viktor már úton van a vb-re, Frankfurtban találkoztak vele

NYT13 Jul, 09:01

How Wealthy People Are Getting to World Cup Games

abidjan-net13 Jul, 09:05

Top Players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup - Ratopati

actualite-cd13 Jul, 09:05

Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's World Cup thunder in semi-final showdown - Ahram Online

The Guardian13 Jul, 09:33

World Cup quiz: how well do you remember USA 94?

vanguard-ng13 Jul, 09:53

Colombia star Campaz receives death threats after World Cup miss; revives Escobar memories

BBC13 Jul, 09:55

Chris Sutton's World Cup semi-final predictions

Yahoo13 Jul, 10:15

World Cup final yet to sell out, tickets still available on FIFA website at eye-watering price

France 2413 Jul, 10:31

World Cup final's halftime show to fund FIFA's Global Citizen Education fund

myjoyonline13 Jul, 10:36

FIFA celebrates 23-year-old Ghanaian medical doctor for his voluntary service at World Cup

The Independent13 Jul, 10:47

How would a 64-team World Cup work? Gianni Infantino opens door to further tournament expansion

berlingske13 Jul, 10:55

Infantino vil drøfte mulig udvidelse af antal VM-deltagere

vg13 Jul, 11:04

Ny Fifa-uttalelse i «vaier-gate»: – Kameraet rister ikke

morgunbladid13 Jul, 11:10Latest update

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