In front of the FIFA President, the Swiss Gianni Infantino, the 76th Conmebol Congress made a fervent defense and asked for unanimous support for the joint candidacy of Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile to organize the 2030 World Cupin honor of the centenary of the first, which was played in Uruguayan territory. đź‘Źđź“· 76th CONMEBOL […]
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Argentina has many chances to host the Under-20 World Cup, says Infantino
Argentina has great chances of organizing the Under-20 World Cup that FIFA took from Indonesia, the organization’s president, Gianni Infantino, revealed this Thursday in Asuncion. “It is the world champion country. Its candidacy is very strong. We have to take the next steps to decide in the next few days,” said the head of FIFA […]
FIFA cancels U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia after call for boycott of Israel
The draw of the groups Sub 20 world of FIFA in Indonesia has been cancelled, Indonesian football officials announced on Monday, following a request by the governor of Bali to ban the Israeli team from participating in the tournament. Israel and Indonesia have no diplomatic ties and the Southeast Asian country, which has the world’s […]
FIFA renews agreement with European Club Association until 2030
A heavier selection schedule, but more money for clubs: FIFA renewed this Monday until 2030 its agreement with the European Club Association (ECA), an important step towards being able to expand its competitions. Signed at the 29th ECA general meeting in Budapest, this agreement “reinforces the relationship” between the organizations, giving “long-term stability to national […]
Spain and Portugal believe Morocco “improves” candidacy for 2030 World Cup
The heads of government of Spain and Portugal considered this Wednesday that the inclusion of Morocco “improves” their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup and launches a message of unity between Europe and Africa. “I believe that this candidacy of the Iberian Peninsula with Morocco has a very positive charge,” said the Prime […]
The growing bonanza of the World Cup, key to the FIFA system
Earn more to distribute more, particularly outside Europewhere football money is still concentrated: that is the key to the system FIFAwhich also guarantees its president Gianni Infantinoin the process of being re-elected on Thursday at the Kigali Congress, a very broad political base. Organized every four years since 1930 in the men’s category and since […]
FIFA further expands the 2026 World Cup, will have 104 matches
The huge World Cup to be played in North America has expanded further. FIFA increased the size of the 2026 tournament for the second time on Tuesday — six years after the first change — by approving a larger group stage in what will be the first World Cup with 48 teams. By preserving groups […]
FIFA announces date and format of the new Club World Cup; Palmeiras and Flamengo are guaranteed
At a conference held this Tuesday in Kigali (Rwanda), FIFA announced the date of the new Club World Cup, which will be played in a different format than the previous ones. The tournament is scheduled for June 2025, with 32 teams and taking place every four years, just like the World Cup. Conmebol will have […]
FIFA considers approving a task force aimed at player well-being
The FIFA Council is evaluating the possible creation of a new working group aimed at guaranteeing the well-being of players, according to the newspaper. Brand, from Spain. The expectation is that the approval of this group should occur at the council meeting this Tuesday, according to sources heard by the Spanish vehicle. The organization is […]
Jury finds ex-Fox executive and company guilty in FIFA scandal
A federal jury in NY found guilty today a former executive of 21st Century Fox and a Uruguayan sports marketing company involved in electronic fraud and money laundering, in a scheme to bribe executives of the highest bodies of the FIFA to obtain rights to broadcast the matches. The jury returned its verdict against a […]