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FIFA 'analyse' proposal to expand 2030 World Cup in one-off shake up

FIFA are analysing a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup as Scotland look to qualify for the tournament for the first time in over 25 years.

The National (Scotland)

Fifa will consider expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 tournament

Fifa is to consider a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams, meaning more than a quarter of its 211 members would take part

The Guardian - UK

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of wish to host 2034 World Cup

The Saudi Arabian football federation said it “submitted a letter of intent and signed declaration to FIFA to bid” in a vote that is open only to members of the Asian and Oceania football governing bodies.

The Hindu

United States to host first 32-team Club World Cup, FIFA confirms

FIFA’s newly expanded tournament will be played every four years.

The National (Scotland)

Debbie Hewitt hopes to help avoid situations like rainbow armband in Fifa role

Hewitt was voted in as the British vice-president on the FIFA Council at UEFA Congress, becoming the first female vice-president in FIFA’s history.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Selected as Club World Cup 2023 Host

Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 2023 Club World Cup in December, FIFA announced on Tuesday. The FIFA Council unanimously voted for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to stage the event, which includes the six continental champions plus the host's national champions. The tournament will take place from…

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Saudi Arabia chosen to host Club World Cup in December

The competition is scheduled to be played in December this year.

The Independent UK

Fifa to stage Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia

The competition is scheduled to be played in December this year

The Independent UK

Qatari and Saudi football chiefs win seats on FIFA Council

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani and Yasser Almisehal among six Asian officials picked by AFC members.

Al Jazeera

Saudi soccer influence grows by winning seat on FIFA Council

Saudi Arabia added to its influence in world soccer after its federation president won a seat on the FIFA Council

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino and the difficult second monologue

In today’s Football Daily: Gianni Infantino, air conditioning and more

The Guardian - UK

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino confirms expanded 32-team Club World Cup from 2025

The new-look tournament will take place every four years.

The Independent UK

Why newly announced FIFA Club World Cup appears impossible dream for Celtic & Rangers

Gianni Infantino announced a new 32-team FIFA Club World Cup this morning.

The National (Scotland)

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FIFA boss wants WWC broadcasters to pay up

FIFA wants broadcasters, including big countries in Europe, to pay more for broadcast rights for the Women's World Cup next year in Australia and New Zealand.

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FIFA 2022: FIFA allows teams to select 26 players for upcoming World Cup Qatar

The Bureau of the FIFA Council - composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents on Thursday approved the size of final squad lists for FIFA World Cup 2022, increasing it to at least 23 and putting a maximum cap of 26 players. Read more on Dynamite News:

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