FIFA Considering Expanding Club World Cup From 32 to 48 Teams

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FIFA Considering Expanding Club World Cup From 32 to 48 Teams

FIFA are seriously considering expanding the Club World Cup from 32 to 48 teams for the 2029 edition, per The Guardian. Adding more European clubs is seen as the key to significantly boosting TV rights and sponsorship value. Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool failed to qualify for the 2025 edition, which Chelsea won, pocketing around $125 million in prize money.

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FIFA Opens Investigation Into Argentina After Post-Match Brawl

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FIFA Opens Investigation Into Argentina After Post-Match Brawl

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following a post-match brawl at the World Cup final, per multiple reports. Paredes received a red card for violent conduct after grabbing Garcia and shoving Gavi. Molina confronted Rodri and assistant coach Ayala was involved in an altercation with Olmo. Spain had beaten Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the title.

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Lionel Messi Writes Emotional Letter After Argentina's World Cup Defeat to Spain

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Lionel Messi Writes Emotional Letter After Argentina's World Cup Defeat to Spain

"The pain is immense, it will take time for this wound to heal. But this group has really reached two consecutive World Cup finals. I will always remember the support of an entire country that brought us back once again among the best teams in the world," Messi wrote. He also congratulated Spain for winning the World Cup.

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Belgium Head Coach to Step Down, Mark Van Bommel Among Leading Candidates to Replace Him

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Belgium Head Coach to Step Down, Mark Van Bommel Among Leading Candidates to Replace Him

Belgium will not extend Garcia's contract beyond July 31 following a mutual decision between both parties, per Le Soir. Garcia took charge in February 2025 as Tedesco's successor and led Belgium to the World Cup quarterfinals over 18 months, winning 12 of 20 games. Van Bommel is among the leading candidates to take over as the next head coach.

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UEFA President Ceferin Boycotts World Cup Final Over Political Interference Concerns

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UEFA President Ceferin Boycotts World Cup Final Over Political Interference Concerns

Ceferin did not attend the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in protest at the political interference that has marred the tournament, per Martyn Ziegler. The boycott follows a series of clashes between UEFA and FIFA over the summer, including the Balogun red card saga which saw UEFA brand FIFA's decision to lift his ban "unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable."

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Piers Morgan Calls Argentina Players "Violent and Despicable Thugs"

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Piers Morgan Calls Argentina Players "Violent and Despicable Thugs"

"Disgusting behavior from the Argentinians at the end, especially Paredes," Morgan said on Good Morning Britain. "Violent and despicable thugs, a disgrace to football. I've never been happier to see a team lose." Spain beat Argentina in the final with Paredes involved in a post-match altercation that led to multiple bookings and a FIFA investigation.

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