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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034: When and where will it be staged?

Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

The Independent UK

‘Scoring in a World Cup is like winning the title – can you imagine millions of people celebrating something you did? It’s insane and made me very proud’: Brazil legend explains how much 2002 goal meant to him

Brazil stars regularly score at the World Cup, but for one player in particular in proved an especially proud moment in 2002

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Alexi Lalas Declares the USMNT Will Win the 2026 or 2030 FIFA Word Cup

Alexi Lalas boldly claims the USMNT can win the 2026 or 2030 FIFA World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino.

Sports Illustrated

I am not a lunatic – Craig Bellamy glad to show different side in Wales dugout

The Dragons are now effectively guaranteed a World Cup play-off, if needed, as the seventh best group winners.

The Independent UK

New Zealand leads way as Oceania narrows to final four

New Zealand, New Caledonia, Fiji and Tahiti have progressed in Oceania's FIFA World Cup race, with the region guaranteed a 2026 place for the first time.

AAP

What England need to do to get promoted in the UEFA Nations League

England were relegated from the top flight to League B prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar

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Erling Haaland edging closer to a first World Cup with Norway

Norway have not qualified for the World Cup since 1998, but have the planet's most deadly striker in their team

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, fixtures, stadiums, tickets and everything you need to know

Join FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 coverage, as we bring you information and up-to-date news from the tournament

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Mark Watt on returning for Scotland, The Hundred and why the 24-yard ball is staying

The thrill of going toe-to-toe with Australia in the Caribbean with a World Cup Super 8s place on the line will feel like a lifetime ago when the…

The National (Scotland)

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire from T20 internationals after WC triumph

Kohli was man of the match for his 76 and Rohit became the first India captain to lift a World Cup since 2011 following the captivating seven-run defeat of South Africa. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Players sent off at a World Cup

More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...

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‘Why should fit young men be dying?’: migrant worker deaths spark concerns over Saudi Arabia World Cup

Campaigners warn Fifa over risk of death toll rising once 2034 preparations start, after Guardian investigation reveals most of the thousands of Bangladeshi workers’ deaths are unexplained

The Guardian - UK

Dilemmas for T20 selectors as newbies stake their claim

Matt Short could be the big winner from Australia's Twenty20 rout of New Zealand, impressing with his versatility as the race hots up for a World Cup place.

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Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off

FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

The Guardian - UK

Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach

Der Kaiser was effortlessly ahead of his time on the pitch with Bayern and West Germany and won a World Cup as a manager

Crikey

The year that changed women’s sport forever

From the Matildas’ remarkable run at the FIFA World Cup to massive pay deals for cricketers, 2023 saw a fundamental shift in the landscape of women’s sport.

Al Jazeera

India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final: Fans slam ‘mostly silent’ crowd

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an exodus of Indian cricket fans long before Australia hit the winning runs.

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World Cup 2023 SA vs AUS | Choke or curse, the tragic tale continues for South Africa at World Cup

South Africa's reputation of being chokers in World Cups remains intact after their 3-wicket loss to Australia in the semi-final. Despite their formidable form and best ODI win percentage, they have yet to reach a World Cup final. Past losses include a 1-run defeat in 1999, a strange rain rule…

Al Jazeera

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Five things we learned in the group stage

With the semifinals fast approaching, Al Jazeera goes through the main takeaways from a lively and lengthy group stage.

The Independent UK

Football heading back to a ‘dark time’ with Saudi Arabia World Cup

Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 men’s tournament and Fifa looks set to confirm the Middle Eastern nation as hosts

The Independent UK

Jonny May determined to sign off England career in blaze of glory at World Cup

May was granted a World Cup reprieve when Anthony Watson sustained a calf injury in August.

Al Jazeera

Who is Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand’s Cricket World Cup star?

Ravindra’s story came full circle as his cricket-mad parents watched him make a World Cup 100 for New Zealand in India.

Evening Standard

England can join the greats by successfully defending Cricket World Cup trophy

From an English perspective it is difficult to imagine that a World Cup could rival that of 2019. From the remarkable bust-to-boom of Eoin Morgan’s team in the four-year lead-up, to the most thrilling conclusion to a tournament ever witnessed in the final at Lord’s, and the way a home…

The Independent UK

Plans to accommodate transgender swimmers at a World Cup meet scrapped because of lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries

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