All news on the topic: World Cup

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Infantino’s FIFA crisis deepens as New Zealand withdraws support
Gianni Infantino continues to lose backing across the world, just as he seeks re-election over the coming months. We aren’t bringing live updates, but catch up below for the latest blow to the FIFA boss’s controversial tenure.
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English FA joins calls for FIFA leadership review as pressure mounts on Infantino
The English FA is to withdraw its support for the re-election of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
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Wales withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election bid
Wales have become the first football nation to withdraw its support for the re-election of Fifa boss Gianni Infantino.
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Gianni Infantino scraps FIFA plan to sell off the World Cup
Gianni Infantino has announced that FIFA will scrap plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
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Thousands of migrants overwhelm Ceuta after mass crossing from Morocco
The human tide crossing the border transformed the Spanish exclave city in a matter of hours, turning it into a scene of confusion that authorities struggled to control
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FIFA rejects World Cup sale claims as backlash against Infantino grows
FIFA will move forward with its consultation process for a proposed sale of a stake in its tournament business - including the World Cup, the world soccer governing body said on Friday, despite fierce backlash led by UEFA.
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UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private investment plans
UEFA have voted to boycott the World Cup and ALL FIFA COMPETITIONS after holding a meeting in response to plans that have emerged from FIFA president Gianni Infantino that would see private investment in the federation’s competitions.
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Fifa’s World Cup revenues soar to record $15bn after tournament windfall
Fifa will announce record $15bn (£11.2bn) revenues from this summer’s World Cup, significantly exceeding the targets set before the tournament.
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Erling Haaland emerges as the World Cup’s biggest winner off the pitch
Norway may have headed home from the World Cup – but star player Erling Haaland is arguably the biggest winner from this year’s tournament.
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Fifa reviews Argentina’s Falklands banner after World Cup win over England
Fifa will assess whether Argentina players broke rules after displaying a banner in support of their country’s claims to the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semi-final win over England.
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UK hits back after Argentina’s Falklands banner sparks World Cup row
The UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country’s territorial claim.
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Dutch referee Rob Dieperink dies weeks after World Cup axe following UK arrest
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was axed from the World Cup following his arrest over the alleged sexual assault of a teenager in the UK.
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Jude Bellingham fires England into World Cup semi-finals after dramatic win over Norway
Thomas Tuchel’s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the handbrake and go for it.
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Nato leaders avoided World Cup talk with Trump to prevent summit tensions
Nato leaders have informally agreed not to mention the football World Cup to Donald Trump for fear of irritating the US president at a crucial time for the military alliance.
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FIFA slams door on Belgium appeal after Donald Trump sparks fury over Balogun World Cup ban
FIFA have dismissed Belgium’s appeal of its decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban following the USA striker’s red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.
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Erling Haaland knocks Brazil out of the World Cup with stunning late double as Norway reach quarter-finals
For Norway, the United States is turning into the Haaland of opportunity. The country of 5 million people has powered into a World Cup quarter-final.
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Companies linked to suspected cartel gun supplier secured security contracts at Mexico City airport
As Mexico hosts the World Cup, MCCI reports on arms trafficking allegations against two men who were involved in companies now in charge of airport security.
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Manchester City agree £116m deal to sign England star Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
Manchester City have struck an agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign England international Elliot Anderson.
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Norway ships 400kg of fish and cheese to World Cup base to avoid American food
Norway chiefs have had over 400 kilograms of fish and cheese imported to their US World Cup base so players do not to have to rely on American food.
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Ian Wright says Kane and Bellingham must deliver for England to win World Cup
Ian Wright believes England need two players to ‘step up’ and ‘deliver’ to stand any chance of winning the World Cup.
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Camden Market raids expose £775,000 fake football kit trade
Football fans have been warned about the dangers of fake football kits after more than 10,000 jerseys were confiscated from rogue sellers in Camden.
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England fan builds giant stone badge on Suffolk beach before World Cup opener
A colossal England badge, meticulously crafted from stones on a Suffolk beach, has emerged ahead of the football team launching their World Cup campaign in Dallas, Texas.
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Stolen England kit recovered after World Cup training van raid in Kansas City
England have recovered the kit that was stolen while traveling to their World Cup training facilities.
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England training kit stolen before squad arrives at World Cup base in Missouri
England experienced a theft of training equipment before their arrival at their World Cup base in Kansas City, with items including some of the team’s boots and official tournament balls stolen on Friday.
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World Cup fans rage over empty seats as South Korea beat Czech Republic
World Cup fans were frustrated after the second match of the tournament was played with a significant number of empty seats in the stands.
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