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FIFA World Cup
/ 363 days agoHas the World Cup ever been held in the USA?
Global fans have been enthralled by the World Cup's past for over a century. In the most watched sport on Earth, it is, after all, the grand finale. The event expanded from its humble beginnings as a sporting event. In the modern era, it is a worldwide phenomenon that draws billions of spectators every year. […]
Argentina
/ 363 days agoBrazil risk heavy penalty after fans' riots in Argentina defeat
After the brawl and violence broke out during Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) still has not taken responsibility. According to their argument, the local authorities had no problem with the security preparations or the supporters' lack of separation. Each side blamed the other for the violent occurrences that […]
eSports
/ 387 days agoSaudi Arabia to host Esports World Cup in the summer of 2024
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the inaugural Esports World Cup in the summer of 2024. It should be an interesting preparation ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, which Saudi Arabia will be hosting. Australia backed out of a bid to host the competition, making Saudi Arabia the only candidate to host the competition. […]
FIFA
/ 411 days agoLeipzig boss slams FIFA for 'stupid' multicontinental World Cup
For the first time ever, the 2030 World Cup will be contested on three continents and in six different nations. The tournament's first three games will be hosted by Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, with the remaining fixtures spread throughout Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. The suggested ideas for the event in 2030 are hard to see […]
FIFA
/ 470 days agoUSA's Club World Cup is a power play by FIFA against UEFA
In 2025, the USA will host FIFA's revamped Club World Cup with an increased number of teams. FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced that the event will expand to 32 teams. There will be 12 European teams participating. That includes the UEFA Champions League winners from 2021-24 (Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester City). Using the same […]
FIFA
/ 618 days agoNew World Cup 2026 format features record number of games
FIFA is reportedly set to announce the official 2026 World Cup format. The governing body of the sport appears ready to expand the total amount of games at the tournament to 104. This would also extend the total length of the competition from 29 to 39 days. According to a report by The Athletic, FIFA […]
England
/ 786 days agoEngland can’t win the World Cup without Jude Bellingham
England head into the 2022 World Cup without a win in their last six competitive matches. Yet. all hope is not lost ahead of the voyage to Qatar. Jude Bellingham gives the nation a chance of a first success since 1966. Gareth Southgate has been under considerable pressure as England manager throughout this poor run […]
FIFA
/ 1064 days agoBreaking 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 years. After all, it started out that way dating back to the original competition in 1930. However, as many passionate soccer fans know, FIFA President Gianni […]
Discovery
/ 1133 days agoThe 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 with Sunil Gulati, Jurgen Klinsmann, Landon Donovan, and Sepp Blatter, among many others. Discovery networks owns a reputation for airing outstanding documentaries. Now, Discovery’s streaming platform, […]