FIFA Considers Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams for 2030 Centennial Edition
FIFA is evaluating the impact of increasing the World Cup team count from 48 to 64 for the 2030 tournament, marking a potential historic expansion.
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FIFA is evaluating the impact of increasing the World Cup team count from 48 to 64 for the 2030 tournament, marking a potential historic expansion.
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Aleksander Ceferin skipped the final match citing disagreements on disciplinary actions, refereeing logistics, and geopolitical concerns during the tournament held in the United States.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 6:49 PM
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Europe’s football governing body opposes FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, warning it will boycott future tournaments if the proposal proceeds.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 6:46 AM
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European and North/Central American football associations unite against Fifa’s plan to invite private investment in World Cup competitions.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 9:10 PM
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Controversial decisions, political ties, and governance concerns have sparked widespread frustration with FIFA, prompting complaints and calls for political intervention to reform the organization.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 7, 2026, 12:05 PM
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Football Supporters Europe joins widespread criticism as UEFA nations vote to boycott FIFA tournaments over controversial proposal.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:52 PM
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FIFA insists on proceeding with consultations for a private investment plan amid widespread rejection from member associations and calls for a World Cup boycott.
ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:40 AM
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The AFC expresses solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF against FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, raising concerns over governance and consultation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 10:17 AM
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The AFC expresses deep concern over FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors and calls for urgent governance reforms.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 9:55 AM
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UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to withdraw from the World Cup if FIFA adopts a plan to open commercial rights to private investors.
France 24 English | Jul 31, 2026, 8:10 AM
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FIFA remains committed to consulting on private investment in its tournaments after UEFA's unanimous vote to boycott all FIFA events.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 7:40 AM
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UEFA unanimously opposes FIFA's plan to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary, threatening to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 31, 2026, 5:43 AM
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Fifa plans to create a new commercial entity to manage its events, including World Cups, inviting minority investments despite Uefa's accusations of self-enrichment.
BBC World | Jul 31, 2026, 5:41 AM
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At least 34 migrants died attempting to enter the Spanish enclave from Morocco amid a massive influx overwhelming local authorities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 2:29 AM
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FIFA’s proposal to package the World Cup’s commercial rights into a $20 billion company and sell a stake to private investors has drawn sharp rebuke from football authorities and political leaders.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 10:56 PM
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UEFA and its 55 member associations have collectively decided to boycott all FIFA tournaments in response to FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over governance and the commercialization of football.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:10 PM
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European soccer's governing body UEFA has declared it will boycott FIFA competitions, including the 2030 World Cup, in response to FIFA's proposed privatization of the World Cup through the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan.
Fox News Latest | Jul 30, 2026, 6:40 PM
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In response to FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, UEFA and its member federations have unanimously decided to boycott all FIFA competitions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 4:46 PM
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European football's governing body, UEFA, has unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA events if plans to sell stakes in the World Cup proceed, while FIFA has also charged Argentina over discriminatory conduct during the 2026 tournament.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:05 PM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes selling stakes in a $20 billion subsidiary to private investors, sparking opposition from UEFA and international soccer organizations.
Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled a $28.7 billion plan to create a commercial subsidiary granting investors control over major tournaments, including the World Cup, sparking concern from football confederations worldwide.
ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 AM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino urges member federations to decide on a private equity plan involving Joshua Kushner, amid widespread criticism from international soccer bodies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 9:27 PM
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FIFA's plan to create a subsidiary for selling a minority stake in the World Cup has sparked widespread opposition within the football community.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 29, 2026, 9:21 PM
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to establish a $20 billion company to manage the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family, drawing immediate criticism from Europe’s UEFA.
France 24 English | Jul 29, 2026, 2:58 AMShowing 1-24 of 44 articles.