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FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams

Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.

The New York Times - 5h

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

Idea raised at Fifa council meeting on Wednesday Move would see more than a quarter of members qualify Fifa is to consider a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams, an ...

The Guardian - 5h

FIFA reportedly considering expanding World Cup to 64 teams for centennial celebration in 2030

The 2030 World Cup will be hosted on three continents

CBS Sports - 5h

Ex-FIFA head Blatter on verdict: 'Witch hunt'

Sepp Blatter, the former head of football's global governing body FIFA, is looking forward to clearing his name at a new court hearing into allegations he made corrupt payments to French ...

ESPN - Feb. 25

FIFA Women's Club World Cup delayed to 2028

FIFA has announced that the Women's Club World Cup, originally planned to debut in 2026, will now launch in 2028, with an inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup to begin in 2026.

ESPN - 23h

Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war

Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed’ Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive, Serhii Palkin, has accused Fifa of failing to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Rubiales fails in CAS appeal of three-year FIFA ban

The highest court in global sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales on Friday after he was banned from any football-related activity.

ESPN - Feb. 22

Lise Klaveness: ‘If Fifa followed their own reforms, it would be very good. But they didn’t’

The first female president of Norway’s FA will soon have a seat on Uefa’s ExCo, but she has no intention of being any less disruptive to football’s governing bodies. Lise Klaveness cut a lonely ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Fifa’s Gianni Infantino defends ‘crucial’ relationship with Donald Trump

Fifa president focused on success of 2026 World Cup Defends decision to give 2034 event to Saudi Arabia Gianni Infantino has defended his relationship with Donald Trump, saying proximity to the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Fifa’s new Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond 2026

Tournament has backing but more preparation needed Four-team mini-tournament could take place in 2026 Fifa’s new 16-team Women’s Club World Cup could be delayed beyond its previously proposed ...

The Guardian - 3d

Blatter and Platini back in court in Swiss Fifa fraud case

Ex-Fifa head Sepp Blatter and French football great Michel Platini were cleared in 2022, but prosecutors appealed.

BBC News - 3d

Fifa to give $1bn as Europe nears Club World Cup deal

Fifa is set to give more than $1bn in prize money to clubs, which is believed to be a record sum, for its summer Club World Cup.

BBC News - 1d

Fifa to hand out $1bn prize pot at expanded Club World Cup

A quarter of prize money will go to clubs not taking part Winners may take home as much as $100m in summer Fifa are to distribute $1bn (£775m) in prize money as part of the expanded Club World ...

The Guardian - 1d

FIFA will 'analyze' expanding World Cup to 64 teams in 2030

If FIFA were to adopt the proposal for temporary expansion, the men's World Cup would double in size from 2022 to 2030.

Yahoo Sports - 7h

FIFA mulling expanded 64-team World Cup in 2030

Football's governing body will review a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams to mark the centenary of the sport's marquee event.

ESPN - 1h

Wednesday Briefing: Taiwan Considers a Changed U.S.

Plus, the microphone turns 100.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

It’s Time to Consider the Lakers as N.B.A. Title Contenders

At this point, the team’s success should no longer be surprising, Los Angeles is legitimately good, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Sabres Should Consider Targeting Blues Star

The Buffalo Sabres are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings as we continue to inch closer to the NHL trade deadline. With this, it is apparent that they won't be in the market for ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27

3 CD account terms to consider this March

With new economic data set to be released in mid-March, savers should consider one of these three CD accounts now.

CBS News - 6d

SoftBank Considers Borrowing $16 Billion to Fund AI

This would be on top of the $15 billion SoftBank has already committed to Stargate.

Inc. - 3d

Walz says he'd consider running for president if asked

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), the Democratic vice presidential candidate for the 2024 cycle, said he would consider running for president in 2028. In an interview with The New Yorker published ...

The Hill - 2d

Scrap relegation to expand WSL? Radical proposals considered

The WSL needs to develop - what changes could we see, how do clubs feel about them and what impact could they have?

BBC News - 2d

US government considers selling FBI and DoJ headquarters

Proposed sale of more than 80mn sq ft of ‘non-core assets’ comes amid aggressive cost-cutting agenda

Financial Times - 1d

Trump administration considering criminal referrals in USAID fight

The Trump administration is signaling it may bring criminal referrals against employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or grantee recipients over allegations of misuse of ...

The Hill - 1d

Stokes considered as England white-ball captain

England would be "stupid" not to consider Ben Stokes as a white-ball captain, says director of men's cricket Rob Key.

BBC News - 6h

Trump considering major NATO policy shift

President Donald Trump has talked with aides about favoring NATO members that spend a set percentage of their GDP on defense, sources told NBC News.

NBC News - 5h

Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment

Former soccer leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are back in a Swiss court as their new trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges opened

ABC News - 3d

Former Gabon youth coach banned for life by Fifa over sexual abuse of players

Patrick Assoumou Eyi found guilty by Fifa over acts Eyi banned for life and fined 1m Swiss francs Fifa has banned the former Gabon youth-team coach Patrick Assoumou Eyi, known as “Capello”, for ...

The Guardian - 1d

Coldplay working with FIFA to produce first-ever World Cup final halftime show for 2026

DALLAS — Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin is working with FIFA to curate the first Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final next year.

NBC News - 1d

FIFA to postpone first Women's Club World Cup to 2028 and introduce Women's Champions Cup beginning in 2026

A FIFA council has approved new competitions and format for club teams in the future

CBS Sports - 1d

Fifa launches new Women’s Champions Cup but delays Women’s Club World Cup

Champions Cup to involve six clubs from across the world Club World Cup was due in 2026 but will start in 2028 A new six-team Women’s Champions Cup is to be established next year, featuring ...

The Guardian - 1d

Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program

ABC News - Feb. 18

Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule

Niger’s National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power

ABC News - Feb. 20

The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?

Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.

Wired - Feb. 21

Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88

Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has died

ABC News - Feb. 21

Marvel Rivals' Cancelation Was Considered Before Release, NetEase Making Changes - Report

Amidst the abrupt layoffs of some employees who worked Marvel Rivals, it's now reported that the game's cancelation was considered prior to its release, which is a surprising revelation, given it ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes

If you're facing a large tax debt that you can't pay, there are a few possible solutions worth considering.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump administration considers moving USPS under Commerce Dept.

Moving the U.S. Postal Service into the Commerce Department, should it take place, would happen through an executive action, source say.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

Financial Times - Feb. 22

Trump says he is considering merging USPS with Commerce Department

President Trump told reporters he would be considering merging the United States Postal Service with the Commerce Department, knocking the current state of the USPS as a "tremendous loser."

NBC News - Feb. 21

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