84 stories tagged #Fifa

  1. Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag, Igniting Political Debate in Football
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    Lamine Yamal Waves Palestinian Flag, Igniting Political Debate in Football

    Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during La Liga title celebrations, sparking debate over politics in sports.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. FIFA: Set-Piece Dominance Unlikely at World Cup
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    FIFA: Set-Piece Dominance Unlikely at World Cup

    FIFA's Technical Study Group says limited prep time for international teams will prevent set-piece specialization from dominating the 2026 World Cup.

    3w ago 2 min read
  3. NZ Police Probe Allegation Against Cape Verde World Cup Player
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    NZ Police Probe Allegation Against Cape Verde World Cup Player

    New Zealand police investigate a sexual assault allegation against a Cape Verde player from the FIFA Series in March.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Extreme Weather Threatens to Disrupt 2026 World Cup
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    Extreme Weather Threatens to Disrupt 2026 World Cup

    Heat, thunderstorms, and wildfires pose risks to players and fans across 16 host cities in North America. FIFA implements cooling breaks.

    3w ago 2 min read
  5. World Cup 2026: Three Host Nations, Three Opening Ceremonies
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    World Cup 2026: Three Host Nations, Three Opening Ceremonies

    FIFA announces separate opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, and the US for the 2026 World Cup.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. NJ Transit Slashes World Cup Train Prices After Backlash
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    NJ Transit Slashes World Cup Train Prices After Backlash

    NJ Transit reduces round-trip World Cup train tickets from $150 to $105 after backlash and private sponsorship.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. World Cup Broadcast Deals in Limbo for China and India
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    World Cup Broadcast Deals in Limbo for China and India

    With weeks to go, FIFA hasn't secured TV rights deals for the 2026 World Cup in China and India, affecting billions of fans.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. Trump Says He Wouldn't Pay $1,000 for a World Cup Ticket
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    Trump Says He Wouldn't Pay $1,000 for a World Cup Ticket

    President Trump reacts to steep ticket prices for the US World Cup opener against Paraguay.

    3w ago 1 min read