FIFA World Cup 2026 Sees Significant Rise in Goals from Outside the Penalty Area
FIFA's Technical Study Group reports a doubling in the proportion of goals scored from outside the box compared to the 2022 tournament, attributed to defensive tactics.
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FIFA's Technical Study Group reports a doubling in the proportion of goals scored from outside the box compared to the 2022 tournament, attributed to defensive tactics.
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Arsene Wenger reveals FIFA has yet to decide on continuing hydration breaks introduced at the World Cup, despite a reduction in medical interventions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 2:09 AMworld
Fans across Latin America, from Mexico to Brazil, are rallying behind Spain and against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, citing historic rivalries and political dissatisfaction.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 10:30 PMworld
Despite sky-high ticket prices and initial concerns over attendance, FIFA's dynamic pricing and demand management led to near sell-outs across matches in the United States-hosted 2026 World Cup.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 11:29 AMgeneral
Ahead of the final match between Argentina and Spain, Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino hailed the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted largely in the United States as an unprecedented sporting and cultural event.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 12:11 AMworld
Following Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England, Fifa is evaluating potential disciplinary action after players displayed a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands.
BBC World | Jul 17, 2026, 12:34 AMworld
FIFA's disciplinary committee reviews the political banner shown by Argentinian players after their semifinal win over England, which violated stadium conduct rules.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 10:23 PMgeneral
President Donald Trump will join FIFA President Gianni Infantino to present the FIFA World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium, marking a notable moment in the tournament's conclusion.
Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 9:13 PMworld
Argentine players displayed a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina following their 2-1 victory over England, prompting calls for an investigation under FIFA's rules banning political messages.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 16, 2026, 9:34 AMworld
Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso held up a banner referencing the Falklands, contravening FIFA's Stadium Code of Conduct.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 12:32 AMpolitics
Richard Epstein suggests revising soccer’s yellow and red card rules, adjusting scoring for penalty kicks, and altering overtime play to address perceived flaws in FIFA’s regulations.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 2:57 AMpolitics
Subtle rule changes by FIFA have increased scoring and reduced time-wasting, making soccer more appealing to American audiences during the 2026 World Cup.
Reason | Jul 14, 2026, 4:46 PM
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal kicks off with France facing Spain in Dallas, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino signals potential expansion of the tournament to 64 teams in 2030.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 10:32 AM
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After the 2026 FIFA World Cup set new attendance and TV viewership records, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to discuss expanding the tournament from 48 to 64 teams.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 11:54 PM
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After the 2026 FIFA World Cup set new attendance and TV viewership records, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to discuss expanding the tournament from 48 to 64 teams.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 11:13 PM
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The 2026 World Cup marks a historic milestone as the highest-ranked teams in FIFA's standings all advance to the semi-final stage.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 13, 2026, 8:42 PM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms the possibility of increasing the men's World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament, with the proposal set for review after the 2026 event.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 12:45 PM
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Following the 2026 World Cup featuring 48 teams, FIFA president Gianni Infantino indicated discussions about expanding the tournament to 64 teams will occur after the event, while addressing controversy over hydration breaks introduced during matches.
ABC Australia News | Jul 13, 2026, 1:52 AM
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FIFA's leadership is under scrutiny for its response to Palestinian football concerns amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 11, 2026, 5:45 PM
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England prepares to face Norway in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match featuring stars Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 4:08 PM
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FIFA is selling segments of the turf from the World Cup final field at MetLife Stadium, alongside high-priced tickets for the event.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 11, 2026, 1:01 AM
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France’s Kylian Mbappe has set new milestones in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, surpassing national and tournament records with his scoring feats.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 4:54 AM
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FIFA faces criticism over inconsistent disciplinary actions following red cards issued to England's Jarell Quansah and U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the World Cup.
CNA Latest News | Jul 10, 2026, 12:59 AM
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches the quarter-finals, genuine incidents of racist abuse are compounded by a surge of AI-generated fake videos and false claims targeting players and fans.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 9:14 PMShowing 97-120 of 589 articles.