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FIFA expects 2026 World Cup will boost soccer in the U.S.

Chicago, which hosted the 1994 opener at Soldier Field, will not host any matches this time.

Chicago Sun-Times

World Cup 2026: Host city reveal lays bare sprawling, money-spinning affair

The host city announcement for 2026 was a World Cup in itself: a few no-hopers, underdogs who went deeper than expected with a couple of surprising flops and predictable triumphs

The Guardian - US

FIFA announces 2026 World Cup venues across U.S., Canada and Mexico

Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia, Seattle and Kansas City were the newcomers among the 11 U. S. cities picked to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches

The Hindu

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FIFA Picks 2026 World Cup Cities, Predicts US ‘No. 1 Sport’

The 16 cities of the first World Cup spread across three nations were revealed, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a bold statement summing up the goal of the 2026 tournament, to be played largely in the United States. "By 2026, soccer - or futbol - will be the No.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Baltimore not among 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup held in U.S., Canada and Mexico

BALTIMORE — When Boston and Philadelphia were announced, it was obvious what was to come. And by the time New York was selected — the final nail in the coffin — Baltimore officially had been eliminated as a 2026 World Cup host.

Tribune News Service

FIFA picks 2026 cities, predicts soccer will be `No 1 sport'

Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle and Kansas City, Missouri, were the newcomers among the 11 U.S. sites picked to host games at the 2026 World Cup, while Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida, were left out

The Independent UK

Fifa announces 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup

The expanded tournament will be the first to feature 48 teams

The Independent UK

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The Cities, Stadiums That’ll Host the 2026 World Cup in North America

The U.S., Mexico and Canada will be putting on the biggest World Cup yet, with the host sites picked for the 48-team event.

Sports Illustrated

Blatter, Platini finally going to court in FIFA fraud trial

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini’s 11-day trial on charges of defrauding soccer governing body FIFA starts Wednesday

The Independent UK

‘I’m in pieces again’: Paris final fiasco triggers Hillsborough survivor trauma

Two Liverpool fans, who were both present at the 1989 disaster, recount their grim experiences of a chaotic Champions League final

The Guardian - UK

When does FIFA 23 come out? Expected release date, EA Sports FC, crossplay and more

Latest news from the Mirror on FIFA 23, which is set to be released later this year, including the game's expected release date, possible features, EA Sports FC, crossplay and more.

Daily Mirror

Qatar World Cup Audience Projected at 5 Bln, Says FIFA Boss

The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday. The TV audiences for the 2018 World Cup in Russia was a record-breaking 3.5 billion people. Qatar will host the first World Cup in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar World Cup audience projected at 5 billion, says FIFA boss

The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar is expected to be watched by 5 billion people around the world, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday.

Reuters

Important to hold elections at earliest, I will request FIFA president to give India 2-3 months' time: Praful Patel

NEW DELHI: Praful Patel, who was removed from the office of president of All India Football Federation (AIFF) by the Supreme Court, said he will call FIFA boss Gianni Infantino on Monday and request him to not ban the country and give two months' time to conduct elections.

The Times of India

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The Independent UK

Human rights groups ask FIFA for £355 million to help migrant workers in Qatar

The money being sought is equal to the World Cup prize money fund, Amnesty says.

The Independent UK

FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer's new rivalry

The name “FIFA” can bring to mind images of the World Cup and soccer’s greatest players

Input

FIFA confirms counterpart to 'EA Sports FC' in attempt to win breakup

Gianni Infantino, president of the organization, claims that it "will be the best one available."

Daily Mirror

EA Sports and FIFA divorce: Club and player names and two football games in 2024

EA Sports and FIFA have both confirmed that their long-standing relationship will end following the launch of FIFA 23 later this year, with both set to launch their own games.

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Evening Standard

EA Sports to stop making Fifa video game in 2023

The company will continue to make football games, which will be titled EA Sports FC.

USA Today Sports Media Group

FIFA will continue making video games without EA

Several 'non-simulation' FIFA titles will launch later this year.

Daily Mirror

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announces plans to create football game to rival EA Sports

EA Sports will no longer produce the "FIFA" video game series after it was announced their three-decade partnership with global football's governing body is ending

The Independent UK

Infantino on Qatar: Migrant workers get pride from hard work

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says migrant workers gain pride from hard work while he was being questioned about workers suffering in Qatar while building World Cup infrastructure

Daily Record

FIFA considering bonkers World Cup change as Gianni Infantino proposes 100 minute games

The rule change could be in place by the time the major tournament kicks off this winter in Qatar.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson slams Fifa president Gianni Infantino after missing World Cup draw

The Prime Minister has urged the Fifa chief to refrain from permitting Russian presence and participation in any future tournaments including the 2022 World Cup

The Independent UK

Tantalising World Cup draw adds first layer of gloss to Qatar’s morally bankrupt tournament

Even if it was impossible not to be dazzled by the glamour of Fifa’s elaborate draw ceremony in Doha, it was just as impossible not to escape the politics entwined in this World Cup

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