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US in Talks with FIFA to Host 2029 Club World Cup After World Cup Success

U.S. officials have begun discussions with FIFA over hosting the 2029 Club World Cup, as they seek to build on the record-breaking success of the ongo...

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Seventy-Two EU Lawmakers Demand Investigation into Folarin Balogun World Cup ‘Scandal’

Seventy-two European lawmakers are demanding a formal investigation into the 'Folarin Balogun scandal' at the 2026 World Cup. The controversy stems fr...

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Redknapp: Quansah's Two-Match Ban 'Harsh' - 'Get the PM to Ring FIFA!'

Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match World Cup ban following his red card against Mexico, ruling him out of England's quarter-final against Norw...

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England's Quansah Handed Two-Match Ban After Mexico Red Card

England defender Jarell Quansah has been handed a two-match ban by FIFA following his red card for serious foul play against Mexico in the World Cup 2...

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Football Daily: BBC Commentators Share Unique Insights from World Cup Quarter-Finals

BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast returns with a Commentators' View Special, as John Murray, Ian Dennis, and Ali Bruce-Ball share behind-the-s...

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Collina Defends World Cup Refereeing Standard After Argentina-Egypt Controversy

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has backed the standard of officiating at the 2026 World Cup, claiming a 98% accuracy rate on key decisions. He...

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England to Receive Bank Holiday if They Win World Cup, Starmer Expected to Announce

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a bank holiday if England win the 2026 World Cup, likely on Friday 24 July, to allow for a victory...

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White House World Cup Taskforce Chief Defends Trump's FIFA Lobbying over Balogun Red Card Controversy

Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House World Cup taskforce, has defended President Trump's lobbying of FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red-card s...

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Superstars, Politics & Hydration Breaks: The Defining Themes of the 2026 World Cup So Far

The 2026 World Cup has been defined by superstar performances, with Lionel Messi leading the scorers and icons like Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronald...

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World Cup Free Agent XI: Goalkeeper Vozinha Leads List of Summer Bargains

The Guardian has compiled a best XI of free agents from the 2026 World Cup, led by Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha. Having left Chaves at the end of las...

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World Cup Clampdown Heralds End of Corner Chaos – But Will the Premier League Follow?

The 2026 World Cup has seen a dramatic reduction in corner-related chaos following a strict pre-tournament directive from FIFA referees' chief Pierlui...

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Egypt Demand Referee Exclusion from World Cup After 'Unfair' Argentina Defeat

Egypt have filed a complaint with FIFA following their controversial 3-2 World Cup round of 16 defeat to Argentina, accusing referee Francois Letexier...

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