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Norwegian Football Association says FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump must be abolished
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Norwegian Football Association says FIFA Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump must be abolished

The FIFA Peace Prize awarded to US President Donald Trump must be abolished, the Norwegian Football Association says. It has no legitimacy and is clearly outside FIFA's mandate, says chairwoman Lise Klaveness
Yellow cards canceled after World Cup group stage
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Yellow cards canceled after World Cup group stage

FIFA is expected to change the rules on accumulated bookings at this summer's World Cup, according to the BBC, The Athletic and The New York Times. Bookings will be reset to zero after the group stage and after the quarter-finals
World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit
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World Cup alert: teams must reach semifinals to make a profit

FIFA is expected to increase the funding for this summer's Men's World Cup, following demands from a number of European football associations, Norwegian news agency NTB has learned.
21 million kronor for a ticket to the World Cup final
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21 million kronor for a ticket to the World Cup final

Tickets for the World Cup final are being sold for exorbitant amounts on FIFA's official resale site. Currently, four tickets are listed at 21 million kronor each
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni punished - could miss World Cup matches
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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni punished - could miss World Cup matches

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has been banned for a total of six European or international matches for his unsportsmanlike conduct in a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Proposal to replace Iran with Italy called morally bankrupt by Iran's embassy
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Proposal to replace Iran with Italy called morally bankrupt by Iran's embassy

Italy missed the World Cup for the third time in a row. Now U
FIFA fines Sweden after fans booed Poland national anthem
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FIFA fines Sweden after fans booed Poland national anthem

The Swedish Football Association has been fined after the opening ceremony before the playoff match against Poland.
South America backs Infantino if he stands for re-election
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South America backs Infantino if he stands for re-election

South American CONMEBOL is the first continental confederation to back incumbent FIFA president Gianni Infantino if he stands for re-election at next year's FIFA Congress.
Bennison says lack of playing time is tough
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Bennison says lack of playing time is tough

Hanna Bennison left Sweden for a record fee at 18. But her latest move, to Real Madrid, hasn't gone as the national team midfielder had hoped
FIFA releases more expensive World Cup tickets
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FIFA releases more expensive World Cup tickets

FIFA, the international football federation, has been criticized for high ticket prices for this summer's World Cup. Now the federation is releasing new ticket categories - with even more expensive tickets
Glenn Nyberg gets the chance to referee 2026 World Cup
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Glenn Nyberg gets the chance to referee 2026 World Cup

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced the referees who will officiate at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Glenn Nyberg will officiate at this summer's championship
FIFA investigates racist and Islamophobic chants at Spain vs Egypt match in Barcelona
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FIFA investigates racist and Islamophobic chants at Spain vs Egypt match in Barcelona

Islamophobic and racist chants were heard in the stands during the international match between Spain and Egypt in Barcelona last week. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has now opened an investigation into the Spanish Football Federation
The World Cup dilemma - what the Allsvenskan clubs can do
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The World Cup dilemma - what the Allsvenskan clubs can do

Sweden secured a place in this summer's World Cup at the eleventh hour. As a result, several Allsvenskan players may miss league matches
World Cup final tickets most expensive ever
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World Cup final tickets most expensive ever

If you want to see the World Cup final in person, here's a hot tip: Save money.
Guide: How to get World Cup tickets for Sweden matches
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Guide: How to get World Cup tickets for Sweden matches

Sweden won the playoff final against Poland and is ready for this summer's World Cup. Do you want to see Blågult in person? You still have a chance to get tickets
After the playoff success, here is Sweden's World Cup summer
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After the playoff success, here is Sweden's World Cup summer

Sweden is one of 48 teams - a record number - competing in this summer's World Cup. This is what awaits the blue-and-yellow team in what has been described as Donald Trump's propaganda championship
Infantino says Iran will be in this summer's World Cup
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Infantino says Iran will be in this summer's World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has assured that Iran will participate in this summer's World Cup in North America despite the war in the Middle East. He said Iran will play its group-stage matches in the United States as planned
Families' support ahead of the fateful match is emotional
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Families' support ahead of the fateful match is emotional

The players are not alone during the fateful match against Poland. Behind every single member of the national team, there is support from their families
Criticism of the World Cup: Free fall
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Criticism of the World Cup: Free fall

Amnesty is now warning that this summer's World Cup could place human rights at risk and pose a threat to the people the World Cup is intended to serve. "What we see is a risk of a World Cup that excludes many people," says Maja Åberg of Amnesty Sweden
FIFA President Infantino's salary and bonus total 56.7 million kronor
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FIFA President Infantino's salary and bonus total 56.7 million kronor

FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a larger-than-normal bonus last year. He received a total of around SEK 26 million in bonuses - in addition to his annual salary of SEK 30
Israel Football Association fined 1.8 million kronor over racist behavior by Beitar Jerusalem fans
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Israel Football Association fined 1.8 million kronor over racist behavior by Beitar Jerusalem fans

The Israel Football Association has been fined approximately 1. 8 million kronor
New FIFA rule: At least one female coach for all women's national teams
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New FIFA rule: At least one female coach for all women's national teams

More women must take up coaching roles. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is introducing a requirement that all women's national teams have at least one head or assistant coach who is a woman
Iran: We are boycotting the US, not the World Cup
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Iran: We are boycotting the US, not the World Cup

Can Iran participate in this summer's World Cup? The country's football federation has not given a clear statement. "We will boycott the United States, but not the World Cup," says federation chairman Mehdi Taj
Senegal stripped of African Cup of Nations title, Morocco awarded victory
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Senegal stripped of African Cup of Nations title, Morocco awarded victory

Senegal's football team has been stripped of the African Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against Morocco in January. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has instead awarded Morocco the victory
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