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MetLife Stadium will install grass field for 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final and will install a temporary natural grass field in accordance with FIFA's standards.

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MetLife Stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final

MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which also means natural grass will be coming, at least temporarily.

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New York's MetLife Stadium To Undergo Seat Transformation As It Looks To Host 2026 World Cup Final

Just under 2000 seats are set to be removed from MetLife Stadium so it is in the right condition for hosting matches at the next FIFA World Cup.

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Morocco's fabulous football year – what's behind their success on and off the field

In 2022 Morocco became the first African and Arab national football team to reach a Fifa World Cup men’s semi-final; and Wydad AC won the Africa Champions League. The good news continued in 2023 with the women’s team making history by reaching the final 16 at the World Cup and…

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Chelsea in new Club World Cup but Liverpool and Man United left out - and Arsenal could still squeeze in

The newly expanded 32-team FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States in 2025

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World Champions: One Year Later, Argentina Still Dreams of that December Night in Qatar

We take a look at the repercussions of Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph in Qatar

Latin Times

2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers | India seek inspiration from famous 2019 stalemate against Qatar in rematch on Nov. 21

India to take inspiration from 2019 draw vs Qatar in 2026 WC qualifiers. Confident after 1-0 win vs Kuwait, India hope to give tough fight to Qatar. Talismanic Chhetri absent in 2019 match, Sandhu marshals defence. Qatar, ranked 61, coming off 8-1 win vs Afghanistan. Ali, top-scorer at 2019 Asia…

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2026 World Cup qualifier: Football ‘can bring joy’ to Lebanon amid Gaza war

Lebanon and Palestine meet in the UAE for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier as war rages in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Sunil Chhetri admits he's in 'bonus period' but yet to decide on retirement

Sunil Chhetri is in the "bonus period" of his career and won't play in 2026 when FIFA World Cup will take place. He's realistic enough to accept that, but hopes India will qualify

The Hindu

Australia says it won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia likely to host

Indonesia’s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia.

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Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

AAP

What to know about the FIFA 2030 World Cup announcement

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while Saudi Arabia will bid to host in 2034.

Al Jazeera

6 countries will host the FIFA World Cup in 2030

Six countries across three continents will host the matches, with a special ceremony being held in Uruguay, where the first FIFA World Cup match was held in 1930.

WEKU

Stan Kroenke, FIFA feud risks bid of Los Angeles to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup

SoFi Stadium was a candidate to host several games and the Final, but that's now at risk.

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KFA bids for FIFA World Cup qualifier

Kerala Football Assoc. bids for 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match, likely to be held in Manjeri or Kochi. India in Group A of preliminary round 2 with Qatar, Kuwait, and Afghanistan/Mongolia. KFA needs Govt. support for match, hotel fit for FIFA qualifier may be issue.

Newsroom.co.nz

Our last waltz: 28 matches down, one to go

The days of NZ's biggest global party are almost over - and stadium chiefs' grandest dreams have already been met, writes Merryn Anderson

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FIFA World Cup: Who you should back now

Now the Football Ferns have reluctantly packed up their World Cup campaign, football aficionados urge Kiwis to keep following the world's largest women's sports event, and tell Suzanne McFadden who to cheer for now.

The Independent UK

Qatar Airways posts a $1.2 billion profit over the last fiscal year when it hosted FIFA World Cup

Qatar Airways says it earned a profit of $1.2 billion over the last fiscal year, boosted in part by the small Arabian Peninsula country's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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Chicagoans set to watch U.S. Women’s National Team second game at FIFA World Cup

Team USA will take on the Netherlands Wednesday evening in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final. A slew of Chicago bars are preparing to watch the ball get rolling.

The Independent UK

Millie Bright: England women’s football captain for 2023 FIFA World Cup in profile

Sarina Wiegman entrusts experienced Chelsea defender to lead Lionesses in absence of Leah Williamson

Tech&Learning

Best FIFA World Cup Activities & Lessons

These FIFA World Cup activities and lessons are sure to score with students

Newsroom.co.nz

FIFA World Cup: Football Ferns one win from making history

It all starts now: The Football Ferns walk onto Eden Park tonight with one common, but simple, goal - a history-changing win to kick-off the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Newsroom.co.nz

The highs and lows of our Football Ferns

From trailblazing inaugural triumphs in the 1970s to a recent dearth of victories and goals, the Football Ferns have seen it all, writes Jeremy Ruane. Now they get to play in a FIFA World Cup at home.

WEKU

Berhalter rehired as U.S. Soccer coach after controversy involving a player's family

After a worldwide search for a head coach to lead the U.S. soccer team to victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gregg Berhalter was announced as the person for the role.

The Conversation

US gun crime: why tourists are being warned to avoid and beware

The year 2023 is on track to be the worst in recent history for mass shootings in the US, according to the Gun Violence Archive database. Some commentators are questioning whether security fears surrounding gun violence and mass shootings could keep international fans away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

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