Football World Cup — Live News, Fixtures & Results

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Latest Football World Cup News

Europe’s top clubs threatened Club World Cup boycott before Fifa plan collapsed

The Guardian
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA president Infantino

Sportstar
Continental clash: where world football stands on Fifa and Infantino – explained

The Guardian
New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support

BBC Sport
List of teams which have qualified for ICC Cricket World Cup 2027

Khel Now
Barcelona agrees deal to sell World Cup winner Ferran Torres to PSG — reports

Sportstar
WAFCON 2026 — South Africa, Ghana keep FIFA World Cup 2027 hopes alive with playoff wins

Sportstar
Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs

BBC Sport
Who is Matias Galarza? Paraguay midfielder linked to Juventus

Khel Now
Rangers crash out of Europa League as Derek McInnes’s winless start goes on

The Guardian
'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat

BBC Sport
Why half of England's World Cup defenders are on the move

BBC Sport
Australia’s brightest young talents are on the move and it bodes well for the Socceroos | Jack Snape

The Guardian
The map showing world's division over Infantino

BBC Sport
Australia falls into line with AFC stance but stops short of calling for Infantino’s head

The Guardian
Infantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots

The Guardian

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