FIFA World Cup
Barcelona submits bid for 2029 Champions League final at Camp Nou
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FC Barcelona, alongside the Barcelona City Council and the Government of Catalonia, has officially submitted an initial bid to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final at the renovated Spotify Camp Nou. The proposal comes as the stadium undergoes major renovations, aiming to restore its status as a premier venue for Europe's top club match. Barcelona is also positioning itself for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final amid competition from Madrid and Morocco.
Head coach Hong Myung-bo's South Korean national team faces a midfield void due to Hwang In-beom's ankle injury ahead of friendlies against Ivory Coast and Austria. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Kim Jin-gyu, 29, expressed confidence in stepping up. He highlighted his aggressive passing and game management skills.
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The U.S. men's national soccer team has revealed its official kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, designed with Nike. The jerseys center on a patriotic stars-and-stripes design, with bespoke jacquard stars on darker versions and gradient stripes on lighter ones.
Continuing its global tour ahead of the 2026 tournament, the FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Dhaka on Wednesday morning, accompanied by Brazilian 2002 World Cup winner Gilberto da Silva. It will be displayed at Hotel Radisson Blu for selected fans and guests, marking the third visit to Bangladesh following stops during the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
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Stephanie Frappart of France will make history as the first woman to referee a men's FIFA World Cup match. She is scheduled to officiate the Group E clash between Germany and Costa Rica, leading an all-female officiating team. This milestone highlights growing inclusion of women in football refereeing.
President Donald Trump received the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the award, honoring Trump's efforts toward global peace. The event also unveiled the groups for the expanded 48-team tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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The United States Men's National Team will headline Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing Paraguay, Australia and a European playoff winner. The draw took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., revealing the Americans' opening match against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. As co-hosts, the U.S. avoided several top European and South American powerhouses in the group stage.
Austria secures FIFA approval for Chukwuemeka and Wanner before World Cup
fredag d. 27. februar 2026, 20.19Foxborough demands security funding guarantee for World Cup matches
tirsdag d. 24. februar 2026, 09.18UAE plans large tourism village in Morocco's Sahara region
torsdag d. 12. februar 2026, 14.40Diego Luna to star in Netflix's México 86 movie in 2026
torsdag d. 5. februar 2026, 01.30FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour: Complete US itinerary and free tickets
søndag d. 11. januar 2026, 10.49FIFA World Cup Trophy on Public Display in Delhi After Unveiling; New Sponsorship Announced
onsdag d. 7. januar 2026, 16.20FIFA World Cup Trophy makes Northeast debut in Guwahati on January 13
onsdag d. 24. december 2025, 21.38Coca-Cola to host FIFA World Cup trophy tour in India
tirsdag d. 9. december 2025, 03.46Quintana Roo boosts tourism strategy toward 2026
søndag d. 7. december 2025, 02.55FIFA unveils 2026 World Cup match schedule with venues