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Monday, May 4

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Fifa bans former Guyana football chief for five years over sexual harassment

Fifa announced its decision to ban Ian Alves on Monday

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Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis as blackout fears grow in India and China

Fifa is yet to agree broadcast rights deals with India and China ahead of the start of the World Cup next month

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis after India makes low rights offer, no China decision

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Millions of football fans in the world’s two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup, which starts next month, because of a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.

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FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis in India and China

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Millions of soccer fans in the world's two most populous nations may not be able to watch the World Cup that starts ⁠next month, due to a deadlock over broadcast rights in India and no official decision in China.

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Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia hunts for knockout consistency

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Long known for their physical resilience and "never-say-die" spirit, Australia is now looking to establish itself as a consistent threat beyond the group stages, moving past the tag of a perennial underdog.

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FIFA U20 Women's WC qualifiers: Uganda coach Sheryl Botes confident after slim defeat in Ghana

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Uganda U20 women's coach, Sheryl Botes says the East Africans badly want to qualify for the World Cup after their narrow defeat to the Black Princesses of Ghana in Accra. The Black Princesses had to battle from a goal down to beat the…

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'He's lucky to survive a red card' - Ex-FIFA official reacts to controversy in West Ham loss vs Brentford

Michael Kayode should have seen red for his challenge on West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos as the centre-back scored an own goal in their...

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A money machine and Morocco on the rise: what we learned from Fifa congress

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Gianni Infantino bungled one political move in Canada while also making it clear Europe is on the fringes of his thinking

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Beyond 90 Minutes: FIFA–YouTube’s Billion-Dollar World Cup Play

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It’s June 2026, the World Cup is underway in North America, and a 19-year-old in Lagos fires up YouTube on her phone during lunch break. She catches the first 10 minutes of Nigeria vs. whoever – live, free, crystal-clear (oh Nigeria is not…

2026 FIFA World Cup Top Player Rankings, 100 to 76 - USA's Pulisic Too Low?

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Our experts ranked the best players competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.

Sunday, May 3

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FIFA could make billions from the world cup. Host cities will get little in return.

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When Texas dedicated $22 million to host the 2017 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, state officials expected a return on their investment.

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Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Resurgent Scotland returns after 24 years

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The European nation endured a 28-year World Cup absence before re-establishing itself among Europe’s competitive sides.

Saturday, May 2

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Planning a World Cup Watch Party at a Bar? The ‘FIFA Police’ Are Lurking

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Some businesses advertising watch parties in Canada’s two host cities are wary of running afoul of FIFA’s copyright, which protects advertising “World Cup” events.

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Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup squad: THREE fan-favourites expected to MISS OUT

These three players were once PSL Players of of the Year. Now, they are set to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown hits 40 days as ticket prices revealed

Bafana Bafana's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener is 40 days away. FIFA has revealed ticket prices for Mexico clash. Plus Ronwen Williams transfer talk and big money stories.

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FIFA set Iran World Cup deadline after nation blocked from congress meeting

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An Iranian delegation was blocked from attending a meeting in Vancouver, Canada, earlier this week.

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Kurt Okraku leads FIFA Push against discrimination with player-centred talks in Vancouver

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Ghana FA president Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has taken a decisive step in FIFA’s fight against racism and discrimination after holding a landmark meeting with the Players Voice Panel at the ongoing FIFA Congress.In his role as president…

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FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Brace For Make-or-Break Battle Against Malawi

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The stage is set for a tense, high-stakes showdown in Ikenne as Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, prepare to lock horns with Malawi in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.…