Gianni Infantino Backs Another Major World Cup Shake-Up

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Gianni Infantino Backs Another Major World Cup Shake-Up

Infantino said FIFA committees will examine expanding the 2030 tournament from 48 to 64 nations after this World Cup. The edition will mark 100 years since the inaugural 1930 tournament. He called the current format “100 percent a success,” while UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani warned further expansion could weaken the competition.

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PSG Eye Ferran Torres if Bradley Barcola Leaves, Put $171M Price Tag on French Forward

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World Cup Semifinals Set: France-Spain, England-Argentina

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World Cup Semifinals Set: France-Spain, England-Argentina

The World Cup semifinal bracket is set after England edged Norway 2-1 and Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time. France will face Spain on one side after wins over Morocco and Belgium, while England will meet Argentina on the other. The winners advance to the final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the trophy in sight.

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