Recent news surrounding the World Cup has included controversies and developments such as demands from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum to reconsider the timing of the 2025 competition, allegations from Maradona's family about the trophy being stolen in 1989, and the expansion of the 2026 tournament to 48 teams. Additionally, there have been reports of unexpected cancellations of World Cup qualifiers, bids for hosting future events, and concerns about weather affecting race preparations.
The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition organized by FIFA, featuring senior men's national teams from its member associations. The tournament has a rich history dating back to its inaugural edition in 1930 and has since become one of the most prestigious and widely viewed sporting events globally. Held every four years, the World Cup captivates audiences with its intense matches, talented players, and national pride on display. The competition has seen memorable moments, controversies, and triumphs, shaping the landscape of football and uniting fans worldwide in celebration of the beautiful game.
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Maradona’s family say the trophy was robbed by local gangsters in 1989, when he played in the Italian league
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Brazil was declared the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup at the Fifa Congress, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and Germany
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Global players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum have written to the FIFA president demanding the competition is not played as planned in June and July 2025.
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He led the national team to a championship in 1978 but was convinced that it didn’t get the recognition it deserved in the shadow of the country’s dictatorship.
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The United States and Mexico will instead focus on hosting the 2031 event, leaving Brazil to rival a joint bid from Belgium, Germany and Netherlands
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In earning Wisden's nod, the 31-year-old finally places an English name on the women's gong, which has been won five times by Australians in the 10 years since its inception.
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Saudi Arabia will chair a United Nations commission on women, bringing condemnation from human rights groups, which said the kingdom still has an “abysmal” record on women’s rights.
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Japan World Cup qualifier will not go ahead after surprise development
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Chennai to host the IPL final and second qualifier while the first qualifier and eliminator will be played in Ahmedabad.
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Even with the top continental ranking and players of vast international experience Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan squad faces a journey into the unknown in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea
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The target list comprises 70 events across 32 sports taking place between 2024 and 2040
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Spain has reached its first semifinals in the rugby sevens world series as part of an all-European men’s last four at the Los Angeles tournament.
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England's women's football team concludes warm-weather training camp with a friendly against Italy in Spain.
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Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for publicly commenting on his weight after the Qatar World Cup
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Scotland has been drawn into a challenging group with Croatia, Portugal, and Poland for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League.
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The US is preparing to host a World Cup race in cross-country skiing, but unseasonably warm weather in Minneapolis is threatening the machine-made course for the event.
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The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, with the tournament expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches.
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England's rugby team is aiming to win back the support of fans at Twickenham as they launch a new era with a Six Nations clash against Wales.
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Luis Rubiales lost his appeal against a three-year ban for misconduct at the Women's World Cup final, including forcibly kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.