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What Will A Saudi 2034 World Cup Look Like?
12 Dec

What Will A Saudi 2034 World Cup Look Like?

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The men’s football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of “one of a kind” stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome. However, the decision to award the tournament to the kingdom which will feature 11 stadiums that have not been built yet – one in a new city that hasn’t been built – is a controversial one. Saudi’s bid was unopposed and the Football Association backed the 2034 hosts in Wednesday’s Fifa meeting. It is the second time the competition will be held in the Middle East following the Qatar World Cup in…
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2026 World Cup Is Next Target After Qualifying Sudan For AFCON – Kwesi Appiah
12 Dec

2026 World Cup Is Next Target After Qualifying Sudan For AFCON – Kwesi Appiah

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Sudan head coach, Kwesi Appiah, has revealed his commitment to qualifying the Falcons of Jediane for the 2026 World Cup after leading the side to book a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The 63-year-old coach, who signed a three-year contract with the Sudanese Football Association earlier this year, has successfully led the team to secure a spot in next year’s AFCON tournament, set to be held in Morocco, despite the ongoing civil unrest in Sudan. In the current World Cup qualifying campaign, Sudan leads Group B with 10 points from four matches played. After guiding…
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts
12 Dec

FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

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The 2034 men's football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament, world governing body Fifa has confirmed. Three matches in the 2030 tournament will also be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the competition. The hosts for both World Cups were confirmed at Wednesday's Extraordinary Fifa Congress meeting following a vote. All 211 of Fifa's member nations were represented at the meeting over a video link. The hosts for both tournaments, and of the 2030 centenary celebrations, were confirmed via two…
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Visa Window For Some World Cup Visitors Is Closing, US Travel Group Says
19 Sep

Visa Window For Some World Cup Visitors Is Closing, US Travel Group Says

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The window to obtain a first-time U.S. visitor visa for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 is closing for some soccer fans, the U.S. Travel Association said at a press event this week, though the federal government says travellers still have time. Visitor visa processing times have risen to 600 days for travellers in some countries, a big hurdle for fans who want to support one of the yet-to-be-determined 48 teams set to compete in the globally watched sporting event. “If you don’t have your visa today, you’re not getting here for a World Cup that’s taking place in 2026,”…
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Judge Proposes Spain’s Luis Rubiales Face Trial Over Hermoso World Cup Kiss
25 Jan

Judge Proposes Spain’s Luis Rubiales Face Trial Over Hermoso World Cup Kiss

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A Spanish judge has proposed that former football federation president Luis Rubiales should stand trial over the women’s World Cup kiss involving captain Jenni Hermoso. Mr Rubiales grabbed Ms Hermoso’s head and kissed her during the presentation after Spain’s victory in Australia. She said the kiss was “not consensual”, a statement denied by Mr Rubiales. A judge has found there is enough evidence for the matter to proceed to trial. During a hearing in Madrid, the judge described the kiss as “not consensual and… a unilateral and surprising initiative”, according to a statement from the court cited by the Reuters…
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2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Set To Host After Australia Does Not Bid
01 Nov

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia Set To Host After Australia Does Not Bid

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Saudi Arabia is set to host the men's 2034 World Cup after Fifa confirmed it was the only bidder for the tournament. Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament hours before Fifa's deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the only bidders for the 2030 edition, with games also played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. A Fifa congress will confirm the hosts in late 2024. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the US, Mexico and Canada. "Three editions, five continents and 10 countries involved in staging matches in the tournament - that's making football…
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World Cup 2030: Six Countries, Five Time Zones, Three Continents, Two Seasons, One Tournament
06 Oct

World Cup 2030: Six Countries, Five Time Zones, Three Continents, Two Seasons, One Tournament

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Six countries. Five time zones. Three continents. Two different seasons. One World Cup. The proposed plans for the 2030 tournament – to be held in South America, Africa and Europe – are difficult to imagine as a reality. It will be the first time a World Cup has been played on more than one continent – 2002 was the only previous event with more than one host in neighbouring countries South Korea and Japan. That will change when the USA, Mexico and Canada host in 2026 – but that will not match the scale of the 2030 World Cup. Spain, Portugal and…
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‘I Can’t Believe I Am Here’ – Tariq Lamptey On His First Start At The World Cup For Ghana
05 Jun

‘I Can’t Believe I Am Here’ – Tariq Lamptey On His First Start At The World Cup For Ghana

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Black Stars defender Tariq Lamptey says he was left in awe following his first start for Ghana at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The 22-year-old was handed a starting berth in Ghana’s second group game against South Korea after making a cameo appearance in the opener against Portugal. The Brighton and Hove Albion star was part of the new faces brought into the team ahead of the mundial and got the chance to feature for the team under Otto Addo. Talking about his experience in Qatar, Tariq told Joy Sports in an exclusive interview he was stunned by…
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Playing At The World Cup Was A Dream – Kamaldeen Sulemana
02 Feb

Playing At The World Cup Was A Dream – Kamaldeen Sulemana

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Black Stars forward, Kamaldeen Sulemana, says playing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup was a dream for him and believes his involvement has given him a good foundation going forward in his career. The winger featured in Ghana’s 3-2 win over South Korea in Group H before also coming off the bench in the fixture against Uruguay. Following his return from Qatar, the 20-year-old has barely enjoyed game time with Stade Rennes leading to his transfer to Southampton. Reflecting on his time in Qatar, Kamaldeen said, “I think we learned a lot, especially the young players because there’s so much…
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Messi Says World Cup Trophy ‘Called Out’ To Him
01 Feb

Messi Says World Cup Trophy ‘Called Out’ To Him

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Lionel Messi won the World Cup because the sparkling solid gold trophy picked him to lift it, the Argentine star said in a radio interview aired on Monday. The 35-year-old inspired his country to World Cup glory last month by scoring two goals and a penalty in the South Americans’ shoot-out triumph over previous holders France following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Qatar. “The cup called out to me, it told me: come and grab me, now you can touch me,” Messi told the Argentine Urbana Play radio station. “I saw it sparkling in that beautiful stadium and I didn’t…
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