Breaking down a potential biennial World Cup with Simon Evans
In the latest installment of World Soccer Talk’s newest video series, we discuss plans for a biennial World Cup. As things stand, the World Cup takes place every four …
Category: FIFA
How playing too many games takes a toll on soccer players
Playing too many games is one of the main issues surrounding the current landscape of soccer. With international breaks and competitions overlapping with players’ club seasons, there are small …
The Men Who Sold the World Cup film chronicles FIFA scandal
For those interested in in-depth soccer reporting, the new Discovery+ soccer documentary may be the new mini-series for you. ‘The Men Who Sold The World Cup’ features exclusive interviews …
FIFA 22 aims to bring innovation to each game mode
FIFA 22 has a tough task. For one, the over 30 million players all seek something different in the game. Then, the video game must jump over to the …
FIFA to consult football leaders on international calendar
Paris (AFP) – FIFA has invited football’s national federations to an online summit on September 30 to discuss the international calendar, in its push to hold the World Cup …
FIFA ‘regrets’ chaos at abandoned Brazil v Argentina match
Lausanne (AFP) – FIFA said Monday it regretted the chaotic scenes that preceded the suspension of the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina and a decision on possible …
FIFA opens inquiry into racist abuse suffered by England players
London (AFP) – FIFA on Friday opened a disciplinary inquiry after racist abuse was aimed at England players during their World Cup qualifier in Hungary as Prime Minister Boris …
Hungarian football body defends fans in racism row
Budapest (AFP) – The Hungarian Football Federation on Friday defended “the vast majority” of the country’s supporters after England players suffered racist abuse at a World Cup qualifier in …
FIFA pledges action after England players suffer racist abuse
London (AFP) – FIFA vowed to take action after racist abuse was aimed at England players during their World Cup qualifier in Hungary as Prime Minister Boris Johnson on …
French slam FIFA over Messi, Neymar for World Cup games
Paris (AFP) – The French Professional Football League (LFP) shared the regrets expressed by other European leagues over FIFA’s handling of September’s World Cup qualifiers in South America. The …
