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More, more, more? Why World Cup’s greedy expansion is the last thing football needs

A bloated 2026 World Cup shows why football desperately needs an independent regulator to do Fifa’s job of caring for the global game, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Four team groups remain as FIFA confirm expanded World Cup from 2026

The competition will increase from 32 teams to 48 when the next iteration of the competition is held.

Irish Mirror

Fifa set to confirm 2026 World Cup format with three-team groups abandoned and new knock-out round

Mexico, USA and Canada are to jointly host the tournament which will feature 48 teams for the first time

The Independent UK

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Infantino holds FIFA power as voters share World Cup wealth

FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be re-elected this week to lead a richer-than-ever soccer body with an ambition to add new and bigger competitions despite growing wariness of him in Europe

The Independent UK

FIFA to approve 48-team World Cup 2026 with 104 games over 39 days

The tournament, due to be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico will feature 40 more games

Evening Standard

Major FIFA World Cup 2026 U-turn set to be revealed with USMNT and England impacted

World Cup news: FIFA are set to go back on changes to the 2026 World Cup format for the next edition.

Football London

World Cup 2026: FIFA approve unpopular changes including new format and 40 extra games

Fifa will confirm the plans for 48-team tournament in 2026 at a council meeting today ahead of annual congress in Rwanda

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Chelsea's Sam Kerr named FA Women's Super League Player of the Year at London Football Awards

Sam Kerr is recognised for her brilliant season, with the Chelsea star named the FA Women's Super League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards ceremony.

ABC News

Gianni Infantino under fresh pressure over Qatar compensation ahead of FIFA congress

Amnesty International has delivered a petition with more than a million signatures ahead of Thursday meeting in Rwanda following criticism that Fifa is yet to specify details around "legacy fund"

Daily Mirror

More than a million demand Fifa justice for Qatar World Cup migrant workers

More than a million people have demanded Fifa compensates migrant workers who were abused while working on the World Cup in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Fifa faces fresh calls to compensate World Cup migrant workers

Amnesty International has handed Fifa a letter signed by over one million people demanding for migrant workers who suffered human rights abuses to be compensated

The Independent UK

Club World Cup entry requirements change for new 32-team format amid Gary Lineker concern

FIFA president Gianni Infatino is pushing forward plans for a revamped 32-team Club World Cup, despite concerns being raised about player burnout and scheduling issues

Daily Mirror

We simulated Hearts vs Celtic to get a Scottish Cup score prediction in seven-goal thriller

Celtic face Hearts in the Scottish Cup at Saturday lunchtime, so we simulated the game to predict the outcome as the Hoops look to reach the final of the competition for the first time since 2020.

Glasgow Live

We simulated Leicester City vs Chelsea to get a Premier League score prediction

Chelsea face Leicester City in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, so we simulated the clash to try and predict the final score

Football London

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Liverpool Echo

Pierluigi Collina points out big referee 'mistake' during Liverpool win against Man United

Liverpool scored seven goals past Manchester United without reply on Sunday afternoon

Daily Mirror

FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina questions Premier League referees after Man Utd controversy

Manchester United were hammered 7-0 by bitter rivals Liverpool last Sunday - but iconic referee Pierluigi Collina thinks Erik ten Hag's side got off lightly at Anfield

Axios

Former Fox exec found guilty in bribery scheme for soccer game rights

Hernan Lopez was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and launder money. Co-defendant Carlos Martinez was acquitted.

Daily Mirror

Premier League matches WILL go over 100 minutes as clampdown on time-wasting gets tough

FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina has been studying the length of time added on in recent Premier League matches, and insists that fans will see "the right time" added by officials

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The Independent UK

Stoppage time must be added accurately even in one-sided games – FIFA refs chief

Referees around the world will be asked to follow new guidelines on accurately calculating stoppage time from July 1.

The Guardian - UK

Antonio Conte and Tottenham: everyone knows it’s over

In today’s Football Daily: Tottenham, life off the pitch and beer strengths

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT and FUT Fantasy Heroes Team 2 leaked in full ahead of release

Team 2 of the FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT promo is set to be released into Ultimate Team tomorrow, and the entire Fantasy FUT squad has been leaked

Asharq Al-Awsat

Most Players Prefer World Cup in European Summer, Union Says

Most of the players from last year's World Cup do not want the soccer tournament to be held again in November and December, global union FIFPRO said Thursday. Citing the short preparation and recovery times for players from a World Cup squeezed into the middle of the European club season,…

The Independent UK

FIFPRO boss: Leagues and player unions should be in charge of concussion rules

A trial of temporary concussion substitutes was again rejected by the IFAB last Saturday.

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 TOTW 19 squad revealed with Liverpool star but the rest disappoints

The full FIFA 23 Team of the Week 19 (TOTW 19) squad has been revealed by EA Sports, but fans may not be too happy with the players included.

Daily Mirror

FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT and Fantasy FUT Heroes upgrade as final upgrades completed

A complete FIFA 23 Fantasy FUT upgrade tracker, which confirms all upgrades for the Fantasy FUT players and FUT Heroes.

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