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7dReuters

Brazil great Ronaldo eyes federation presidency

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazário will run for the presidency of the country's football confederation (CBF), the 48-year-old said on Monday.

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11dJeff Carlisle

Weah, McKennie could be unavailable for Gold Cup

FIFA isn't requiring clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup to release players to their national teams while the CWC is taking place.

Tuchel 'very excited' by England's World Cup qualifying opponents (0:57)
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CAF president congratulates Morocco for co-hosting 2030 World Cup (1:49)
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13dESPN

Saudis get '34 World Cup; 6 nations to host '30

The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three South American countries.

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14dMark Ogden

Sources: FIFA faces battle over '34 WC schedule

FIFA is facing a new battle against Europe's major leagues over plans for a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with sources telling ESPN that "concrete agreement" would be needed from leagues and players.

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14dReuters

Norway FA blasts FIFA over WC bidding process

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA's awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally criticised the process in a letter to the world governing body.

Why was there no bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup? (2:24)
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20dJames Olley

Sources: Tuchel to begin England role weeks early

Thomas Tuchel will begin as England manager three weeks early when he attends next week's 2026 World Cup qualifying draw, sources have told ESPN.

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22dDale Johnson

VAR coach challenges coming to new competitions

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Monday approved expanded trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions.

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24dMark Ogden

Saudi set to host winter World Cup in 2034

Saudi Arabia is set to stage a winter World Cup in 2034 after a FIFA evaluation report highlighted the likelihood of the competition being played "between October-April."

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27dReuters

FIFA donates $50m for Qatar World Cup legacy

FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund for social programmes on Wednesday in collaboration with 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO) and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

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28dAssociated Press

Southgate considering career outside of football

Five months after leaving his job as England manager, Gareth Southgate has said his next career move could be outside the football industry.

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33dAssociated Press

NYCFC's new stadium to be named Etihad Park

New York City FC's $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that the club intends to open next to the Mets' Citi Field in 2027 will be named Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement announced Thursday with Etihad Airways.

Why Romania were awarded the win vs. Kosovo (1:43)
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35dReuters

England can win World Cup under Tuchel - Carsley

Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools he needs to win the 2026 World Cup but finding the right balance for the team will be key, interim coach Lee Carsley said.

Laurens: Pogba wants to stay in top five leagues ahead of 2026 World Cup (1:56)
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FIFA World Cup Table

Group AGPWDLGDP
Netherlands3210+47
Senegal3201+16
Ecuador3111+14
Qatar3003-60
Group BGPWDLGDP
England3210+77
United States3120+15
Iran3102-33
Wales3012-51
Group CGPWDLGDP
Argentina3201+36
Poland311104
Mexico3111-14
Saudi Arabia3102-23
Group DGPWDLGDP
France3201+36
Australia3201-16
Tunisia311104
Denmark3012-21
Group EGPWDLGDP
Japan3201+16
Spain3111+64
Germany3111+14
Costa Rica3102-83
Group FGPWDLGDP
Morocco3210+37
Croatia3120+35
Belgium3111-14
Canada3003-50
Group GGPWDLGDP
Brazil3201+26
Switzerland3201+16
Cameroon311104
Serbia3012-31
Group HGPWDLGDP
Portugal3201+26
South Korea311104
Uruguay311104
Ghana3102-23