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Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031

Now it's clear. The Women's Football World Championship is being expanded from 32 to 48 teams starting from the 2031 championship, announces the International Football Association (Fifa) in a press release.
Women's World Cup Expands to 48 Teams Starting in 2031

Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship

Football fans from around the world will be welcomed to the USA during the World Championship 2026. Donald Trump has promised this after concerns that his tough border policy would impact the tournament.
Trump Assures Smooth Experience for Fans at 2026 World Championship

Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Over a billion Catholics worldwide are saying a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday. At the same time, football is mourning a friend and the Argentine club San Lorenzo is losing its most famous supporter.
Pope Francis Remembered: A Football Fan with "Two Left Feet"

Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?

Donald Trump's trade war has given the USA many enemies. Not least, the relationship with Canada is strained.
Customs Chaos - a Threat to the World Championship Party?

USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

USA and the United Kingdom appear to be World Championship hosts in 2031 and 2035 respectively when the women's football championship is expanded to 48 nations. .
USA and UK Poised to Host Expanded Women's World Championships

World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

For the first time in history, there will be a halftime show in the final of the World Championship in football – just like in the Super Bowl. Coldplay singer Chris Martin is booked to hire artists for the final in New Jersey, USA.
World Cup Final to Feature Super Bowl-Style Halftime Show in 2026

Defending ties to Trump: "Completely crucial"

He attended Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony and daughter Ivanka Trump was present when the club team World Championship was drawn. Now Fifa President Gianni Infantino is defending his close ties to the USA's president – as well as the awarding of the Men's World Championship 2034 to Saudi Arabia.
Defending ties to Trump: "Completely crucial"

Fifa chief proud - mentioned in Trump's speech

Gianni Infantino was on site during Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. And the chairman of the International Football Association (Fifa) became proud when he was mentioned in the US President's speech.
Fifa chief proud - mentioned in Trump's speech

Netflix buys rights to Football World Championship

Netflix is investing in live sports again. The streaming service has purchased the broadcasting rights to the women's World Championship in football 2027 and 2031.
Netflix buys rights to Football World Championship

FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

Despite the criticism, the International Football Federation (Fifa) voted as expected in favour of the World Championship in Spain, Portugal and Morocco 2030 and the World Championship 2034 in Saudi Arabia. .
FIFA World Championship to Saudi Arabia – despite criticism

Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Saudi Arabia's road to the World Championship 2034 goes via, for example, the US Virgin Islands – a blacklisted tax haven with one of the world's worst national teams. The Saudis have 44 cooperation agreements with mainly poor football associations that have voting rights within Fifa.
Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

The Bill for the Stars' Injuries: 8.3 Billion

More and more injured football players in the European top leagues – at an increasingly expensive cost. Last season, the cost for the clubs amounted to a staggering 8.
The Bill for the Stars' Injuries: 8.3 Billion

Fifa changes transfer rules: "Best possible"

The International Football Association (Fifa) is changing the rules regarding transfers, so that players can switch teams before next summer's club World Championship. .
Fifa changes transfer rules: "Best possible"

The final of the new club team World Championship is decided

The first final in the new edition of football's club World Championship will be played at an NFL stadium on the outskirts of New York – at the same arena that will host the final at the 2026 World Championship. .
The final of the new club team World Championship is decided
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