FIFA World Cup 2026: Every team that's qualified so far
The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams, and Japan became the first nation excluding the three hosts to secure a spot. Other teams could follow in the current international window.
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FIFA Announces USD 1 Billion Prize Money For Club World Cup 2025
FIFA has confirmed the distribution model for its new club competition that includes USD 1 billion prize money for the 32 participating clubs, plus a substantial and groundbreaking global solidarity model. The winner of the tournament can earn up to USD 125 million. Teams competing in the Group Stage will earn USD 2 million for each win and USD 1 million for a draw, across the six group games. As clubs progress to the knockout rounds, the financial rewards increase significantly, with the Round of 16 earning an additional USD 7.5 million, the Quarter-finals adding USD 13.125 million, the Semi-finals contributing USD 21 million, and the finalist receiving a further USD 30 million. The winner of the tournament will receive an impressive USD 40 million.
Club World Cup winners to receive up to $125 million
MANCHESTER, England :The winners of this year's 32-team Club World Cup to be held in the U.S. will earn up to $125 million, FIFA said on Wednesday.
Tuchel calls for June international window to be rescheduled
England manager Thomas Tuchel has urged FIFA to reschedule the June international window as he says it does not allow players to have an extended rest at the end of the season.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah Meets FIFA Chief Gianni Infantino
ICC chairman Jay Shah recently met FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the 144th IOC Session at Costa Navarino in Greece. Infantino, who heads football's world global governing body, posted about the meeting on Instagram. "It was my pleasure to meet ICC Chair and a fantastic administrator Jay Shah! Having visited India, including during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, I'am aware of the incredible passion the people there have for cricket and the outstanding work Jay Shah has done to further grow the game," Infantino wrote.
Singapore held 0-0 by Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifier
SINGAPORE: There was plenty of possession but only the solitary point as the Lions opened their 2027 Asian Cup qualification campaign with a 0-0 draw against Hong Kong on Tuesday (Mar 25).
Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case
Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini were on Tuesday acquitted of corruption charges by a Swiss court for a second time.
Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini cleared in corruption case - ESPN
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday, 2½ years after they were first acquitted of the offences.