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FIFA to woo members with big windfalls for biennial tilt

Paris—FIFA on Monday claimed staging the World Cup every two years would offer enormous financial benefits for its member federations as president Gianni Infantino...

FIFA wants biennial World Cup consensus by December 20

Geneva—FIFA will try to find a consensus on controversial plans to stage the World Cup every two years, in time for a December 20...

Pochettino plays down Messi’s benching in win

PARIS—Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his decision to take off Lionel Messi as the former Barcelona man made his home debut in Sunday’s...

FIFA poll: Fans want more frequent World Cup

Lausanne, Switzerland—A majority of football supporters support the idea of a “more frequent” World Cup, according to an online poll published Thursday by FIFA...

FIFA ‘regrets’ chaos at abandoned BRA-ARG tiff

Lausanne—FIFA said Monday it regretted the chaotic scenes that preceded the suspension of the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina and a decision...

FIFA cancels next round of internationals outside Europe

FIFA on Tuesday announced international matches will only be played in Europe in the window that opens at the end of August to reduce...

Indonesia taps ex-Korea coach

Jakarta—Former South Korea coach Shin Tae-yong has been tapped to take over Indonesia’s struggling national team, the country’s football association said on Friday. Shin, who...

Iran’s women to see football match freely for the first time

Tehran"•Thousands of Iranian women fans are to attend a football match freely Thursday for the first time in decades after FIFA threatened to suspend...

FIFA drops plans for 48-team ‘Cup’

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Indonesian league suspended

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Ronaldo makes mark in World Cup

SOCHI—Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliant hat-trick for Portugal that lit up the World Cup on Friday capped one of the most extraordinary days in his remarkable...

‘26 World Cup host known today

Moscow—FIFA members vote Wednesday on whether to award the 2026 World Cup to a slick North American bid or to Morocco, which has African...

World Cup big guns limber up

Moscow—The World Cup big guns limbered up on Monday ahead of the tournament opener in Russia while brash underdogs Australia warned Euro 2016 finalists...

Two kids to represent Philippines at Football for Friendship

AJ Boy Victoriano and Matteo De Venecia, 12-year-old football enthusiasts from Philippines, have been selected as country’s representatives at the global Football for Friendship...
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