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2026 FIFA World Cup: Qatar, Saudi Arabia AFC qualifiers revealed
The draw for the fourth round of AFC qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been made in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
Explained: Why FIFA wants to scrap penalty rebounds among three radical changes at World Cup 2026
The already-radical FIFA World Cup 2026 could see even more drastic changes to the rules of play, as the global governing ...
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FIFA yet to clear smoke on World Cup wildfire contingency plans
World Cup less than a year away, questions remain over FIFA’s protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke in host cities ...
Too hot for soccer? Why FIFA could pull out of America for 2026 World Cup
ESPN also noted that FIFPRO executives suggested canceling FIFA Club World Cup matches in Philadelphia due to the heat, as ...
2026 FIFA World Cup expansion will have a big climate footprint, with matches from Mexico to Canada – here’s what fans can do
When the FIFA World Cup hits North America in June 2026, 48 teams and millions of sports fans will be traveling among venues ...
2026 FIFA World Cup dress rehearsal exposes the big problem of extreme heat
The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among ...
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World Cup 2026: What lessons can be learnt from the Club World Cup?
Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international ...
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Alexi Lalas sets timeline for USMNT to win World Cup as 2026 tournament nears
U.S. Men's National Team legend Alexi Lalas believes a FIFA World Cup title is within eyesight as Mauricio Pochettino ...