FIFA’s Balogun ruling leaves football bodies arguing over discipline
FIFA deferred Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban, allowing him to face Belgium and prompting UEFA criticism and a standing-based challenge.
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FBI Warns World Cup Fans About Fake FIFA Ticket Websites
The FBI says spoofed FIFA websites are collecting personal and banking information and selling fake World Cup tickets and hospitality packages.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: What the 48-Team Format Changed
Spain’s July 19 title closed the first 48-team World Cup. The expanded format widened access and match volume, but did not yet reorder soccer’s hierarchy.
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UEFA warns FIFA investor plan could trigger World Cup boycott
UEFA has warned that European national teams could boycott future FIFA World Cups amid opposition to a proposed private-investment arrangement and possible changes to international competitions.