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/ 3 days ago

World Cup 2026 stadiums to use new names per FIFA rules

FIFA previously announced all 16 host cities and their stadiums for the 2026 World Cup over two years ago. The governing body of the sport then revealed exactly how many matches each area will get back in February. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the tournament final. The arena is currently the home of […]

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/ 45 days ago

Messi at 2026 World Cup? Argentina star surprises with claim

Alexis Mac Allister has reignited the debate on whether Lionel Messi will participate in the 2026 World Cup. Despite Messi's recent struggles with injury, Mac Allister's comments suggest that the legendary forward may still have a role to play in Argentina's quest for glory in the next World Cup. Lionel Messi has been sidelined since […]

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/ 75 days ago

World Cup 2034 bid: Saudi Arabia unveils 15 host stadiums

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive bid to host the largest-ever edition of the World Cup in a single country. This announcement came shortly after the Kingdom submitted its official bid book titled “Growing Together” during a ceremony in Paris on Monday. The bid, backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, outlines extensive plans and […]

Copa America 2024

/ 107 days ago

2026 World Cup woes? Vinicius joins Copa America pitch critics

Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL. Following Brazil's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials' […]

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/ 124 days ago

2026 World Cup: Team base camps and host pathways unveiled

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic event, with an expanded scope and a detailed roadmap for participating teams and host nations. FIFA has recently released the first edition of the online Team Base Camp brochure. Thus, they have provided an initial glimpse into the potential training sites. They have also included […]

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/ 164 days ago

Brazilian and Uruguayan architects to design Estadio Centenario

This year marks the centennial of the first World Cup, and plans are underway to bring the tournament back to the Estadio Centenario, the site where the hosts Uruguay were crowned the inaugural champions. The 1930 World Cup saw 16 teams invited to play, but withdrawals and a missed ship meant 13 teams were able […]

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/ 195 days ago

Report says Estadio Azteca not ready for World Cup 2026

Canada, the US, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup, and the clock is ticking down the days before the big event. With 16 host cities spread throughout the three nations, this World Cup will be the first to include 48 teams. The two Canadian sites, located on opposite sides of the nation, are […]

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/ 223 days ago

UK bids for men's World Cup off table for next two decades

The United Kingdom has officially announced its intention to host the Women's World Cup. However, the possibility of hosting the men's tournament won't be considered for another 20 years. Efforts to host the event in 2006 and 2018 were unsuccessful, therefore the country hasn't hosted the event since 1966. UK Sport has unveiled a comprehensive […]

World Cup

/ 254 days ago

FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 match details for each host city

After lengthy delays by FIFA, the world's governing body of soccer has finally announced how many games each city will get, as well as who will host the 2026 World Cup Final. World Cup 2026 match details Here are the details city by city for the 104 games in total: Atlanta: The city will host […]

FIFA World Cup

/ 264 days ago

Germany picks US city for preferred World Cup base camp

Canada, Mexico, and the USA will all play host to the 2026 World Cup at the same time, making it a first of its kind. An additional innovation is that 48 teams will compete for the global championship. Previously, the Finals involved only 32 teams. Even here, the potential is quite alluring since Americans prefer […]

Business of Soccer

/ 276 days ago

FIFA makes Los Angeles U-turn: World Cup 2026 is coming to LA

SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area looks set to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches once again. The state-of-the-art arena was previously picked as one of the 11 United States venues for the upcoming tournament. However, a feud between the governing body of the sport and Stan Kroenke seemed to spoil these plans. Kroenke […]

Argentina

/ 311 days ago

Dutch hero Bergkamp's legendary goal honored on banknote

Dennis Bergkamp, a legendary Arsenal player, will soon have one of his most famous goals commemorated on a banknote. Very few people can forget Dennis Bergkamp's spectacular goal for the Netherlands in the World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina in 1998. All of it—the assumption, the cutting motion, and the goal-scoring shot—was extraordinary. The magnificent […]

FIFA

/ 317 days ago

Can more than one country host the FIFA World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world. Every four years, a world champion is crowned, and the month-long festivities captivate nearly the entire planet. Traditionally, just one nation handles hosting duties for the tournament. But can multiple countries host the FIFA World Cup? The answer is yes – and it's […]

FIFA World Cup

/ 326 days ago

Has the World Cup ever been held in the USA?

Global fans have been enthralled by the World Cup's past for over a century. In the most watched sport on Earth, it is, after all, the grand finale. The event expanded from its humble beginnings as a sporting event. In the modern era, it is a worldwide phenomenon that draws billions of spectators every year. […]
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