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FIFA World CupAlberto Núñez Feijóo, the Spanish right-wing candidate for prime minister, said Spain should withdraw from hosting the 2030 World Cup if it cannot guarantee that it will host the final. He said he would make that decision if he became head of government.
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FIFAFIFA has approved increased financial distributions for players, member associations and clubs connected with the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, as part of decisions aimed at supporting the sustainability of women's football. FIFA said further details would be discussed at a meeting of its Council in December 2026.
FIFA World CupThe Egyptian Paralympic Committee’s board visited Egypt’s amputee football team at its training camp in Ismailia to support the players ahead of the World Championship in Mexico this November. Committee President Hossam El Din Mostafa and board members Ibrahim Amin and Rami Abdel Hamid attended.
FIFA World CupNigeria’s under-17 women’s team, known as the Flamingos, reached the World Cup final with a 3-1 semi-final win over Brazil on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
FIFA World CupThe California city is seeking $1,595,608.83 for security expenses related to the 2026 World Cup, after its employees logged more than 5,700 overtime hours protecting international teams staying at the Westdrift hotel. Manhattan Beach submitted three reimbursement requests to the Los Angeles World Cup Host Committee in August.
FIFA World CupAlexis Mac Allister rejected conspiracy theories circulated by some fans to explain Argentina’s loss to Spain in the World Cup final. He said the team gave its all but did not manage to win.
FIFA World CupFouzi Lekjaa said Morocco’s hosting of the 2030 World Cup is a collective responsibility and an opportunity to develop infrastructure and national capabilities, and to deliver economic and social benefits that will last beyond the tournament. He spoke during a discussion of the 2027 draft finance law by the House of Representatives’ Finance and/E?
FIFA World CupNigeria’s U17 women reached the World Cup semi-finals in Morocco after beating Venezuela 1-0 in the quarter-finals. Captain Azizat Oduntan scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, sending Nigeria into the last four for the second time in their history.
FIFAMorocco is emerging as a contender to host the Club World Cup in 2029, amid indications of an expected agreement between the Confederation of African Football and FIFA on scheduling the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. This could allow the kingdom to stage the tournament a year before the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA World CupGhana women’s U-17 coach Joe Nana Adarkwa says his team is mentally and tactically ready to face Japan tomorrow in the World Cup quarter-finals.
