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The Next World Cup Will Jump to 48 Teams. Is Bigger Better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world football body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. It means more of football’s so-called “little teams” that didn't make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Enjoying the Qatar World Cup? Here is the reality hiding in plain sight

While the football dazzles in Qatar, one of the most dominant controversies in the build-up is now rarely mentioned, reports Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

The next World Cup will jump to 48 teams. Is bigger better?

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026

The Independent UK

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World Cup 2022 Fantasy Football tips: Transfer, captain picks and deadline for quarter-finals

World Cup FIFA Fantasy Football gets back underway today with the start of the quarter-finals.

Evening Standard

Roy Keane wants no World Cup frills but flamboyance is a birthright for Brazil's superstars - Keith Jackson

The Manchester United icon wasn't having any of the celebrations against South Korea, but was it too far?

Daily Record

FIFA's mirage of unity: why the World Cup is a vessel for political protest

Before the Qatar World Cup began, FIFA launched a social campaign called “Football Unites the World”. FIFA acknowledged “the world is divided […] with conflicts and global crises”, but promised the World Cup “will bring people together to cross borders, unite and celebrate”.

The Conversation

Tim Cahill’s silence in Qatar leaves uneasy feeling amid Socceroos World Cup celebrations

Australia’s head of delegation was instrumental in the team’s run but his refusal to front up over human rights questions made for an uncomfortable situation

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EA Sports-FIFA split is ‘the perfect storm,’ says Konami

We had a chat with Konami's senior partnerships and activations manager for eFootball, David Monk, about the future of soccer sim games.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Samuel Eto’o admits to ‘violent altercation’ with World Cup fan after video emerges

Eto’o claimed he will ‘continue to resist the relentless provocation and daily harassment’ of Algerian supporters at the World Cup after the nations met in a controversial play-off in March

The Independent UK

Samuel Eto'o filmed in altercation outside World Cup game

Cameroon soccer federation president Samuel Eto’o was filmed apparently kicking a man to the ground in an altercation outside a World Cup stadium early

The Independent UK

Granit Xhaka facing extended FIFA ban over image ahead of Portugal vs Switzerland World Cup tie

Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has been one of the best performers under Mikel Arteta this season as he now prepares for Switzerland's World Cup last 16 tie against Portugal

Football London

How to buy World Cup 2022 tickets including quarter, semis and final in Qatar

The 2022 World Cup has reached its business end as France, England, Argentina and Brazil all push for success.

Football London

Morocco knock out Spain on penalties to reach World Cup quarter-final – as it happened

Morocco caused a seismic upset by knocking out Spain on penalties 3-0, after the game had finished goalless after 120 minutes

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Chelsea ace Samuel Eto'o attacks man outside World Cup stadium as video footage emerges

Video footage from outside one of the World Cup stadiums appears to show former Chelsea star Samuel Eto'o attacking another person after the clash between Brazil and South Korea

Football London

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The Independent UK

This is the side of the World Cup that Qatar would prefer you ignore

To walk around Qatar is to be blinded by lights, deafened by sounds, but the football has not distracted away from the debate around the most controversial World Cup in history, writes Miguel Delaney

Football London

Brazil boss Tite hits back at Roy Keane over 'disrespectful' comments after Richarlison dance

Spurs news: Tite took part in the goal celebrations after Tottenham star Richarlison scored the third in a 4-1 win for Brazil over South Korea at the World Cup in Qatar

Daily Mirror

Samuel Eto'o brutally ATTACKS man and knees him in the head outside World Cup 2022 stadium

Footage from Qatar appears to show former Cameroon and Barcelona star Samuel Eto'o attacking a man shortly after the World Cup clash between Brazil and South Korea

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 briefing: will Morocco be the first to spring a surprise?

All six last-16 ties have gone as expected but Morocco have a chance to become the only African side to reach the quarter-finals

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The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What's post-World Cup future for Qatar's stadiums

The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand

Leeds Live

Leeds United break their silence on €21m Augustin transfer saga with RB Leipzig resolution

FIFA and Court of Arbitration for Sport each backed RB Leipzig in their dispute with Leeds United over the unpaid €21m bill they felt they were owed for Jean-Kevin Augustin

Football London

Cristiano Ronaldo handed major punishment warning ahead of Portugal vs Switzerland World Cup tie

Cristiano Ronaldo has received a warning from Portugal head coach Fernando Santos ahead of their clash with Switzerland in the last-16 of the World Cup

Football London

FIFA reject bizarre France request ahead of World Cup quarter-final vs England

FIFA have responded to France's protest over a refereeing decision ahead of their clash with England in the World Cup quarter-finals

Al Jazeera

Why is there so much stoppage time at World Cup 2022?

A total of 563 minutes – more than nine hours – added to the clock at the World Cup.

The Guardian - UK

Serbia face Fifa disciplinary proceedings after stormy Switzerland showdown

The conduct of Serbia players, officials and fans is under investigation after the Group G game which saw 11 players booked as Serbia were eliminated from the World Cup

The Independent UK

Serbia charged by FIFA for team, fans conduct at World Cup

FIFA has brought disciplinary charges against Serbia for alleged misconduct by players and fans including offensive chants at a World Cup game against Switzerland

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