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A 64-Team World Cup Would Leave Only a Handful of Host Nations
A stadium-capacity map built on FIFA's seating minimums shows how few countries could host a 64-team World Cup — and why hosting keeps consolidating.
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More than 200 countries back Infantino fourth FIFA term bid
More than 200 of FIFA's 211 members have endorsed an Infantino fourth FIFA term, all but sealing a March re-election as the Balogun scandal festers in Europe.
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Mbappé calls France 'sloppy' as he takes the blame for France's World Cup semifinal exit
After a 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain, Kylian Mbappé calls France 'sloppy', criticizes a 3-v-2 midfield and the press, and takes the captain's blame.
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Scaloni Keeps Politics and Football Apart as Argentina Face England for a World Cup Final Place
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni says politics and football shouldn't be confused before the World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Zidane France Manager Move Locked In To Sign After the World Cup
Fabrizio Romano says France plan to sign all formal documents with Zinedine Zidane after the World Cup — a job he held out eight months to take.
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Spain Unbeaten Run Hits 37 to Equal Italy's All-Time Record — and Number 38 Would Stand Alone
Spain's unbeaten run has reached 37 matches, equalling Italy's all-time men's international record. Beating France in the semi-final drew them level; the World Cup final now offers number 38 and the record outright.
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Spain Beat France 2-0 to Reach the World Cup Final
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, taking a one-goal-conceded record into Sunday's final against England or Argentina in New Jersey.
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FIFA extending World Cup final half-time break to 30 minutes for a half-time show
Broadcasters expect a 30-minute half-time break at the 2026 World Cup final to fit FIFA's star-studded show — double the 15 minutes the Laws of the Game allow.
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Ronaldo Becomes the First to Score at Six World Cups — a Record Brace, and an 'I'm Back' Roar as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cups, netting a brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at age 41.
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Harry Maguire World Cup Snub: Defender Reveals Tuchel Delivered the Cut on a FaceTime Call
Harry Maguire details the FaceTime call from Thomas Tuchel that ended his World Cup hope at 33, why he still won't retire, and what Reddit makes of it.
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