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FIFA has increased the total prize money for next summer's World Cup to nearly $900 million, following concerns about the rising costs borne...
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Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
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Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
- INDEPENDENT ( United Arab Emirates ) 2026/4/29
Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially
- TOP world News today ( Middle East ) 2026/4/29
It means Afghan players will be able to represent their country in official matches with full recognition.“Our team has always been known...
- INDEPENDENT ( United Arab Emirates ) 2026/4/29
The level of security detail proposed by Fifa was level with arrangements for the president of the United States and one above that offered...
- INDEPENDENT ( United Arab Emirates ) 2026/4/29
Rule change allowing female footballers to compete in Fifa tournaments follows creation of Afghan Women United team for players living outsi...
- japan today ( Middle East ) 2026/4/29
FIFA on Tuesday boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million following concerns over the spiraling costs for teams ta...
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FIFA 'aware of serious allegation' following UK arrest of match official who will now not be listed for World Cup.
- INDEPENDENT ( United Arab Emirates ) 2026/4/28
The 2026 World Cup is stacking up to be the most expensive, ever, and it’s the most dedicated fans who will be feeling the weight of the bil...
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ICE has represented the US immigration crackdown and deportation drive, but HRW want a truce for duration of World Cup.
- TOP world News today ( Middle East ) 2026/4/27
Fifa is poised to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer’s World Cup.BBC Sport understands world...
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Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.
- The Analyst ( Middle East ) 2026/4/27
If you could fuse together the best attributes from the greatest stars across FIFA World Cup history, what kind of player would you create?...
- DEADSPIN ( Middle East ) 2026/4/27
In response to requests by European teams to increase prize money and to assist with costs associated with their participation this summer i...