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@FStatsAndStrat

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/ 407 days ago

Play the official FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fantasy game: How it works

Picked your dream team yet? With $100M, global stars and real-time drama, FIFA’s Club World Cup Fantasy is where strategy meets obsession. Here’s how to master the madness.
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/ 411 days ago

Messi's magic fades? FIFA's drastic move amid sluggish Club World Cup sales

With Lionel Messi leading Inter Miami in the tournament’s opening match, anticipation should have been sky-high. Instead, FIFA found itself grappling with an uncomfortable problem.
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/ 412 days ago

Messi set for most controversial friendly as Argentine lines up shocking pre-World Cup clash

In what could be one of the most controversial friendlies in recent soccer history, World Cup champions Argentina are reportedly preparing to face Russia in Moscow this November.
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/ 412 days ago

Not just Uzbekistan: Another historic first as a surprise nation qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026

In an evening of high drama and jubilation across the AFC region, a second nation joined Uzbekistan in making history by clinching a World Cup berth for the very first time.
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/ 415 days ago

Seattle Sounders players protest to MLS and FIFA over Club World Cup pay and workload

Prior to the beginning of the competition, Seattle Sounders players made a protest to the Major League Soccer and FIFA over the 2025 Club World Cup pay and workload.
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/ 416 days ago

Ancelotti in trouble in Brazil? FIFA investigates his hiring and threatens his position

FIFA has formally asked Brazil’s football federation to explain the $1.2 million commission paid to Diego Fernandes, the intermediary in Carlo Ancelotti’s hiring. Fernandes isn’t registered as an official agent with FIFA, raising concerns of a potential rules breach.
Anna Moneymaker

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/ 419 days ago

FIFA announces multimillion-dollar fines and match suspensions to combat racism

FIFA has authorized referees to stop, suspend, or even abandon matches when racism occurs—whether it stems from fans, players, or coaching staff. Clubs could face fines of up to 6 million euros, depending on the severity of the offense.
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/ 421 days ago

FIFA confirms four refereeing changes to be implemented in the 2025 Club World Cup

Just over two weeks before the Club World Cup kicks off, FIFA has confirmed four new rule changes through IFAB that will debut in this tournament. These updates aim to improve game flow and fairness and will remain in place for future competitions if deemed successful.
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/ 425 days ago

Ronaldo at the 2025 Club World Cup? Infantino’s shocking comment has fans buzzing

Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has dropped a bombshell on a stunning potential move: Cristiano Ronaldo might play in the Club World Cup.
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/ 427 days ago

FIFA Confirms Exclusive Transfer Window Period for the Club World Cup

FIFA has announced an exclusive transfer window for the 32 teams participating in the Club World Cup. This special period will run from June 1 to June 10, allowing clubs to register new players just days before the tournament begins.
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/ 431 days ago

Former Brazil FA president warns Carlo Ancelotti and national team of potential FIFA sanction

Carlo Ancelotti could already be facing a major setback with the Brazil national team after the former FA president issued a warning about a potential FIFA sanction.
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/ 434 days ago

FIFA suspends a new national team for the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has made a major decision regarding the participation of Congo-Brazzaville in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup… the global football governing body confirmed that the suspension of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) has been lifted, potentially allowing the African nation to rejoin the qualification process.
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/ 438 days ago

FIFA confirms expansion of Women's World Cup to more teams in 2031, USA as a possible host

FIFA has greenlit a 48-team Women's World Cup for 2031, mirroring the men's format. This means more nations get a shot on the big stage, hopefully boosting investment in women's soccer worldwide.
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/ 442 days ago

LAFC vs. America: FIFA's plan to replace León in the Club World Cup & official statement

Club León's appeal fails, leaving them out of the Club World Cup. Find out what that means and all the behind the scenes. What was it that wasn't done right by the side?
NOAM GALAI

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/ 443 days ago

CAS confirms León will not participate in the Club World Cup: FIFA's decision on the replacement

There are some teams available as alternates after León's ejection, and it will lead to a spot between American football teams: LAFC and América. Will FIFA reward the higher-ranked side, or give it to the team that narrowly missed out on qualification?