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Pakistan insists on Qatar World Cup workers' rights
The gas-rich Gulf state has embarked on a huge construction programme to get ready for the 2022 tournament, drawing intense scrutiny from rights and labour campaigners.
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World Cup increase to 48 teams at 2022 finals is 50/50 - Fifa
Gianni Infantino told delegates he was working to ensure the increase for the Qatar tournament, which would mean see two extra places for South American sides.
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Fifa Council member banned over resale of World Cup tickets
Fifa has been trying to root out corruption and unethical conduct after several dozen soccer officials were indicted in 2015.
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Migrant workers building 2022 Fifa infrastructure still exploited: report
Migrants from Nepal, India and the Philippines have been stranded and unpaid for months in Qatar because of the nation’s use of the kafala structure.
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Qatar seeks solid World Cup rehearsal in UAE
An in-form Qatar will be hoping to use the 10th Asian Cup in nearby United Arab Emirates as a platform for a successful maiden World Cup campaign.
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France set for women's World Cup draw as countdown to 2019 finals begins
The spotlight on the women's game continues to grow, and next year's competition in France - which runs from 7 June to 7 July - will be the most lucrative yet.
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Infantino to ask for vote on new tournaments despite opposition
The new competitions and related commercial strategy feature on the agenda for the meeting and the Fifa spokesman told Reuters that there will be votes held on the proposals.
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8 years on, SA remembers kick-off of Fifa World Cup on home soil
Today, exactly eight years ago, South Africa was covered in a sea of green and gold as residents celebrated the kick-off of one of the most memorable events.
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Salah optimistic of recovery ahead of World Cup
The 25-year-old was withdrawn injured in the first half of the Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid in Kiev on 26 May.
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Neymar worried about foot as he prepares to return from injury
He has been out of action since spraining his ankle and fracturing his fifth metatarsal in February which led him to undergo surgery in Brazil.
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Blatter says Morocco would be logical choice for 2026 World Cup
Morocco is bidding for the fifth time to host the World Cup, having also tried for the 1994, 1998, 2006 and 2010 tournaments.
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Bafana lose 2-0 to Senegal, fail to qualify for 2018 World Cup
An own goal from Thami Mkhize further dented Bafana’s chances of going to Russia.
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Putin, Fifa head send main soccer trophy on Russia tour before 2018 World Cup
Gianni Infantino and Vladimir Putin took turns to hold the Fifa World Cup in their hands before it started its 123-day, 26,000 km journey.
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Blatter plans to visit soccer World Cup in Russia
Sepp Blatter is currently serving a six-year ban from all soccer-related duties after a corruption scandal at the Zurich-based body.
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ALERT: Fifa approves 48-team World Cup starting in 2026
Gianni Infantino has proposed a 48-team format with an initial round of 16 groups of three teams.
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Infantino says 32, 40 & 48-team World Cups on the table
A document presented to the Fifa Council, and seen by Reuters, offered 10 different possible formats.
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Fifa chief Infantino suggests 48-team World Cup
Infantino said a final decision would be taken by the Fifa Council in January.
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Shakes Mashaba names a heavyweight squad for World Cup qualifier
Mashaba’s men are going in search of the country’s third World Cup qualification.
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Fifa says ethics committee opens proceedings against Qatari official
The recommendation did not give details on the inquiry.
