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How climate change could force FIFA to rethink the World Cup calendar
Soccer faces growing challenges from extreme heat, as seen during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S. this summer.
Was the Club World Cup really worth $1bn to DAZN – and what happens now?
For all the claims by the streaming service and FIFA, there is scepticism that the CWC has convinced other broadcasters of ...
Lottery for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in San Francisco Bay Area announced
FIFA announced Tuesday details of a ticket lottery for the upcoming 2026 World Cup being held in North America, which ...
2026 World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear
World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA’s protocols for matches ...
World Cup 2026: What lessons can be learnt from the Club World Cup?
Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international ...
“Still not convinced” – Mikel calls for Chelsea to replace star after Club World Cup success
John Obi Mikel has insisted Chelsea still need to replace Robert Sanchez despite his performance in the Club World Cup ...
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Chelsea: Strasbourg to take pair of Blues wonderkids on loan after Club World Cup involvement
Chelsea sister club Strasbourg are set to take in another class of Blues loanees ahead of the 2025/26 season. The Ligue 1 ...
Ireland's Wafer a doubt for World Cup after surgery
Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is a doubt for the Rugby World Cup after undergoing surgery on a knee injury. Wafer, who was ...