All news on the topic: FIFA World Cup

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Italy’s PM leads tributes following the death of ‘football icon’ and World Cup hero Salvatore Schillaci
Italy’s Prime Minster has led tributes to Salvatore Schillaci after the ‘football icon’ and World Cup hero died at the age of 59.
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ITV investors looking for green shoots in broadcaster's advertising revenues
The company struggled to attract advertisers, a key source of money for a broadcaster, last year
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Frontrunner emerges to host Over-35 World Cup as Ronaldinho and Henry head to UK
Arsenal icon Thierry Henry will spearhead a glittering list of former stars to play in the inaugural over-35 World Cup in the UK this summer, with a current Premier League side looking the favourite to host
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Germany World Cup hero Andreas Brehme who scored 1990 winner dies aged 63
Andreas Brehme helped Germany win the 1990 World Cup final, scoring a decisive late penalty to give Franz Beckenbauer's side a 1-0 victory over Argentina in Rome
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Messi and football's exclusive 'triple crown' club - which only has nine members
Lionel Messi's World Cup success in 2022 added to his Ballon d'Or and European Cup successes - putting him into a unique club alongside the likes of Kaka and Ronaldinho
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Goalkeepers won't be exempt from blue cards - leaving teams with awkward choice
Premier League managers would be exempt from blue cards under rules outlined - but there are no special exemptions for goalkeepers, who would be sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes
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"Men must relinquish power" - UEFA push for gender equality after landmark move
A landmark amendment ensures two women are guaranteed to sit on the UEFA Executive Committee, with European football's governing body arriving at the decision, part led by driving force Laura McAllister, at a time when the subject of gender-driven quotas has never been more fierce
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UEFA Nations League draw time, TV channel and teams amid World Cup issue
The upcoming edition of the UEFA Nations League could see some of the home nations drawn together, with England having dropped from League A to League B last time out
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World Cup officials must make key change to £1.3billion stadium hosting final
FIFA revealed MetLife Stadium in New Jersey - home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets - will host the 2026 World Cup final during their match schedule announcement
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Inside $1.6bn stadium set to host FIFA World Cup final and once held Super Bowl
Beating off competition from rival venues in Dallas and Los Angeles, the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will host the FIFA World Cup final in 2026 after an announcement was made in Miami
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World Cup 2026 schedule confirmed as FIFA select host city and stadium for final
FIFA have announced details ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with matches set to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico in the next edition of the tournament
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Apple TV to give exclusive look at Messi's World Cup career in 'intimate' series
Gary Lineker and Aston Villa's Emilio Martinez are among the football stars featured in the new documentary exploring the career of the Barcelona legend
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MLS blocks USA star from moving to Russia after £10million transfer fee agreed
Jesus Ferreira was set to leave FC Dallas for Spartak Moscow in a £10 million deal but Major League Soccer stepped in to prevent the transfer from going through
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Kylian Mbappe compares football to NBA and calls for 'best possible solution'
Kylian Mbappe has played over 400 games for AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team since first playing pro soccer weeks before turning 17
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2026 World Cup final to be played indoors as organisers provide venue details
The 2026 World Cup will be split between three host nations, with the United States, Mexico and Canada all holding matches as Argentina look to defend their title
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BBC Sports presenter reveals she's given birth and shares first snap
Sports presenter Kelly Somers has welcomed her first child as she shared an adorable photo of her baby girl with her fiancé Max following her fertility struggles
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New 'leaked' footage shows what Lionel Messi told Wout Weghorst during angry row
Lionel Messi infamously fumed at soon-to-be Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst after Argentina's World Cup quarter-final victory over the Netherlands in Qatar
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Brazil face being banned from playing in 2026 World Cup after FIFA threat
Brazil have featured in all 22 World Cup tournaments and are the only country to have lifted the Jules Rimet five times but their place at the 2026 event is in jeopardy
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Lionel Messi furious with Argentina teammate over 'Antonela Roccuzzo comment'
Lionel Messi won the World Cup last year but one defining win during the competition was marred by an Argentina teammate's comments about his wife Antonela Roccuzzo
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Frankie Dettori admits “I made a mistake” by making retirement announcement
The superstar jockey made the confession as he finished outside the top 3 at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year show, won by Mary Earps
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FIFA lock Man Utd and Liverpool out of Club World Cup - but Arsenal have hope
FIFA want the Club World Cup to be one of the biggest competitions in football - with a 32-team tournament set to be held in the United States in 18 months' time
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Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup shirts sell for £6m - falling short of record
The shirts that Lionel Messi wore throughout Argentina's 2022 World Cup winning campaign have been sold for a big price - but for less than anticipated
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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 could be played in summer in 50 degree temperatures
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal says the country are considering hosting the 2034 World Cup in summer despite the lessons from Qatar
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Roberto Carlos issues warning to Lionel Messi as Argentina icon chases supremacy
Lionel Messi and Argentina's first title defence will be the Copa America this summer and Roberto Carlos has refused to rule out Brazil despite instability
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Beckham has already made feelings clear on 1998 red card after Owen blast
David Beckham's infamous red card against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup has once again become a talking point following the release of his recent Netflix documentary