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Saudi Arabia switches FIFA World Cup focus from 2030 joint bid to 2034 sole bid

Saudi Arabia has abandoned its ambition to jointly host the 2030 World Cup and is now seeking European support for staging the 2034 tournament alone.

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Spain team quits as federation boss refuses to resign in kiss scandal

Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales on Friday refused to resign for grabbing star player Jenni Hermoso's head and kissing her on the lips after Spain's Women's World Cup victory, leading the national team to mutiny and the government to denounce his "macho actions".

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Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

Spain defeated England 1-0 in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, capping off a tournament that has broken attendance and TV records and raised hopes of a surge in interest for the women's game.

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Google adjusts search engine to deliver more accurate results for women’s sport

Tech giant serves up results, news, and videos for 380 women’s competitions globally.

Google is making it easier for users to find information about women’s sport in its search engine, working with broadcasters and rights holders to deliver the most relevant information at the top of its results page.

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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: Brazil crash out as Jamaica make history

Brazil's goalless draw with Jamaica sees them exiting the tournament at the group stages, leaving the latter to advance to the Round of 16 for the very first time.

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FIFA enters first collaboration with TikTok for Women's World Cup

FIFA has partnered with TikTok for the upcoming Women's World Cup to produce tailored content from the tournament due to take place from next Thursday (July 20) until August 20.

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Kick-off to Glory: Recounting the First-Ever FIFA World Cup

An In-depth Look at the Historic First FIFA World Cup, 93 Years Ago in Uruguay.

93 years ago the beautiful game was given its most prestigious tournament: The FIFA World Cup. Commencing on the 13th of July 1930 in Montevideo, Uruguay, the inaugural World Cup was a celebration of football that forever changed the sport. This piece delves into the unique circumstances, fascinating details, and the passionate celebration that was the first-ever FIFA World Cup.

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FIFA lifts Zimbabwe suspension in time for World Cup qualifiers

FIFA has lifted its 18-month suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) just days before the draw for the African qualification competition for the 2026 World Cup, officials confirmed on Monday.

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Top French court upholds ban on wearing hijab during soccer games

France’s top administrative court on Thursday ruled against a collective of Muslim female soccer players in their case against the French Football Federation (FFF), upholding a ban on the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, during games.

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Fatma Samoura: Fifa secretary general to step down from role after seven years

Fatma Samoura is to step down after seven years as FIFA's secretary general to spend more time with her family.

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FIFA made false claims about carbon neutrality at Qatar World Cup

FIFA made false and misleading statements about the reduced environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a Swiss regulator said on Wednesday.

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European sports ministers urge quick resolution of Women's World Cup broadcast rights

The sports ministers of Europe's top soccer nations on Wednesday urged global governing body FIFA and broadcasters to work together and "find a common path" over broadcasting rights for this year's Women's World Cup.

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Sports Rule Changes Won't Win Over Young Audiences Because They're Already Too Far Gone

Across the sports landscape, leaders are experimenting with rule changes to shorten games and create more excitement. These changes target young people who data show have tuned out from traditional sports fandom, but it may be too late to get them back.

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Argentina takes over from Indonesia as host of FIFA Under-20 World Cup

Argentina has stepped in to host the men's FIFA Under-20 World Cup next month, which was stripped from Indonesia because of objections to Israel's participation.

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Brazil to enter three-day mourning period after Pelé's death before funeral in Santos

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has declared a three-day period of national mourning following the death of Pelé while the date of the funeral has been confirmed for Tuesday (January 3).

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ROC President Pozdnyakov invited to Olympic Summit in Lausanne despite Ukraine war

Russia's Stanislav Pozdnyakov is one of only three Presidents of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to be invited to the Olympic Summit in Lausanne later this week, despite his country's invasion of Ukraine, it was announced here today.