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FIFA expands 2026 World Cup again to create 104-game program

The expanded World Cup in North America has gotten even more supersized

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Aaron Ramsey takes Wales captaincy from Gareth Bale over a decade after "hurt" of losing it

It is the second time Ramsey has been named Wales skipper after Gary Speed gave him the captaincy aged 20 in 2011 before successor Chris Coleman took it off him in 2012

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Rebel France skipper Renard hints at international return after Diacre's ousting

Former France women's team skipper Wendie Renard gave her biggest hint on Tuesday that she is ready to return to the international fold following the sacking of the head coach Corinne Diacre.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 14, 2023

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 · Mar 14, 2023

Gio Reyna's dad Claudio sent brutal "f****** joke" text to USA chiefs over World Cup snub

USA star Giovanni Reyna's dad, Claudio, sent foul-mouthed texts to then sporting director Earnie Stewart after his son was snubbed in the 2022 World Cup group stage opener against Wales

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Aaron Ramsey named Wales captain in wake of Gareth Bale retirement

Wales boss Rob Page described the appointment as ‘a natural progression’.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Millwall’s Tom Bradshaw wins Wales recall after five years as first squad without Gareth Bale named

Rob Page names squad to face Croatia and Latvia

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023

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 · Mar 14, 2023

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 · Mar 14, 2023

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 · Mar 14, 2023