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Kenya will host the 2026 FIFA Women's Series matches at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi from April 11 to 15. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya announced the selection as a strong vote of confidence in the country's hosting credentials. The event acts as a litmus test for the 2027 AFCON preparations.

17. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

FIFA has announced a partnership with YouTube to expand the 2026 World Cup's reach through social and streaming platforms. The deal enables licensed broadcasters to stream the first 10 minutes of matches and grants creators access to produce custom content. It follows a similar agreement with TikTok earlier this year.

Fifa has proposed that players receiving treatment for injuries must remain off the field for at least one minute to curb time-wasting. The measure is among several changes set for approval at the International Football Association Board annual general meeting. Leagues have expressed concerns over potential unintended consequences for genuinely injured players.

23. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Dick Advocaat has stepped down as coach of the Curacao national football team less than four months before their historic debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 78-year-old cited family reasons, specifically caring for his ill daughter, as the cause for his departure. He will be replaced by Fred Rutten, who takes over a team that qualified as the smallest nation ever to reach the finals.

FIFA intends to increase the Club World Cup from 32 to 48 teams for its 2029 edition, following the perceived success of the 2025 tournament in the United States. The governing body is also considering making the event biennial and exploring various hosting options, amid opposition from UEFA over fixture congestion. Prize money distribution from the previous edition remains unresolved, with €212 million in solidarity payments still pending.

19. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

New Jersey has canceled a planned large-scale fan festival at Liberty State Park in Jersey City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opting instead for $5 million in funding for community events across the state. The decision, announced by Governor Mikie Sherrill's office on February 19, 2026, aims to bring World Cup experiences to more residents while supporting local businesses and nonprofits. Tickets purchased for the original event will be refunded.