FIFA mulling expanded 64-team World Cup in 2030
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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 - 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 - 3h -
FIFA reportedly considering expanding World Cup to 64 teams for centennial celebration in 2030
The 2030 World Cup will be hosted on three continentsCBS Sports - 3h -
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 - 3h -
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 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 - 21h -
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 -
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 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 futureCBS Sports - 23h -
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 - 23h -
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 -
2026 FIFA World Cup final to have Super Bowl-style halftime show: Gianni Infantino says Coldplay to help plan
The first-ever halftime show is being put together in conjunction with Global CitizenCBS Sports - 1d -
Target to expand online marketplace, boost product assortment as it aims for $15 billion in sales growth by 2030
Target hosted an investor day in New York City and outlined its plans to grow over the next five years after issuing fiscal 2024 fourth quarter earnings.CNBC - 2d -
Shiffrin claims historic 100th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin claims a historic 100th Alpine skiing World Cup win with victory in the slalom in the Italian resort of Sestriere.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Jenni Hermoso to appeal against World Cup kiss case verdict
Luis Rubiales was found guilty of kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined €10,800.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
MLS Year 30: A league at a philosophical crossroads as World Cups loom
America’s top circuit has grown and thrived thanks to mechanisms it now no longer needs. Ever since its foundation in 1996, Major League Soccer has faced questions about its place within the world ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Jaelin Kauf extends moguls win streak, takes World Cup lead
Jaelin Kauf win a fourth consecutive World Cup moguls event.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Mikaela Shiffrin's most memorable of her 100 World Cup wins
Mikaela Shiffrin's most memorable FIS Alpine skiing World Cup wins from her career dating to 2012.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Shiffrin earns historic 100th World Cup race win
Mikaela Shiffrin created more history in her storied ski career by winning a slalom for her record-extending 100th World Cup race win.ESPN - Feb. 23 -
World Cup winner who was '2mm from death' forced to retire
Double South Africa World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff is forced to retire because of a serious neck injury.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
England v Spain - World Cup finalists meet again
Two of Europe's heavyweights go head-to-head at Wembley on Wednesday in a repeat of the Women's World Cup final as England host world champions Spain.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Mikaela Shiffrin makes skiing history with 100th World Cup win
Mikaela Shiffrin made history on the slopes this weekend, winning her 100th World Cup race. She's the first alpine skier to ever reach that milestone. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Coldplay to pick first World Cup final half-time acts
Coldplay will work alongside Fifa to decide a "set of artists" to perform a half-time show at the 2026 World Cup final.BBC News - 1d -
2026 World Cup final will feature Coldplay-produced halftime show
The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Home Nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup
The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales express their intention to submit a joint bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup.BBC News - 23h -
Coldplay to plan '26 World Cup final halftime show
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup final in the United States will break with tradition and have a Super Bowl-style halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.ESPN - 22h -
Club World Cup in U.S. to have $1BN prize fund
The prize money for this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. between June 14-July 13 will be $1 billion, soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday.ESPN - 20h -
Fiji amateurs prepare for Hail Mary shot at qualifying for World Cup
Preparing an amateur squad featuring police officers, builders and transport workers, Fiji manager Rob Sherman is under no illusions about the task at hand as the Pacific islanders look to pull off ...NBC News - 8h -
Prosecutors demand Luis Rubiales World Cup kiss retrial
The former Spanish football federation president was found guilty of sexual assault but not guilty of coercion.BBC News - 5h -
The 2026 Trade War World Cup encapsulates our new nativist world order | Aaron Timms
The Trump administration’s tariffs have sparked tension with co-hosts Canada and Mexico. That’s bad news for a tournament that is supposed to unite nations. The start of the run-up to a World Cup ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss
Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup finalABC News - Feb. 20 -
Chess: Carlsen wins again as he qualifies for the $1.5m Saudi Esports World Cup
The Norwegian world No 1 is in pole position at the Chessable Masters despite endgame lapses. Magnus Carlsen’s dominance of online chess has continued this week as the world No 1 is in pole ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Erin Jackson, Jordan Stolz win on speed skating World Cup in rivals' absences
Erin Jackson and Jordan Stolz each won the 500m in Poland.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21 -
Mikaela Shiffrin gets 100th World Cup race win, ties podiums record
Mikaela Shiffrin also tied an all-time World Cup record for men and women, as her 155th career top-3 finish matched Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Mikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup win one month after return to skiing
Mikaela Shiffrin crossed the finish line, looked up at the board and fell to the snow. Nearly three months after a much worse kind of fall cost her a large chunk of her season and put history on ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23 -
Mikaela Shiffrin earns 100th World Cup win of her career with slalom success
American puts injuries behind her to win in Sestriere Shiffrin is first skier ever to reach 100 World Cup wins Mikaela Shiffrin secured the 100th Alpine skiing World Cup victory of her career ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
Mikaela Shiffrin gets historic 100th World Cup race win and ties record for most podiums
SESTRIERE, Italy — Mikaela Shiffrin is 100% the best in skiing’s World Cup history book.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Premier League could be forced to have two summer transfer windows because of Club World Cup
Interim window planned for teams in competition League considering brief window at start of June The Premier League could be forced to operate two separate transfer windows this summer due to ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
World Cup 2026 final to get half-time show with planning input from Coldplay
Fifa’s Gianni Infantino confirms event ‘This will be a historic moment for the World Cup’ The 2026 World Cup final is to feature a half-time musical show, imitating the Super Bowl, with artists ...The Guardian - 1d
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