When FIFA announced the details of the ticket prices for the World Cup in 2026, there was monumental outcry at the eye-watering investment that supporters will have to make to follow their nation in North America and Mexico. And the reason for those astronomical prices, it seems, has now been revealed… Football’s governing body has …
FIFA Announces Record World Cup Prize Money Amid Ticket Price Controversy Read More »
Football used to be the ‘people’s game’, but if FIFA have their way it could become the rich people’s game given the ticket prices at the 2026 World Cup. If you were to follow England, or your chosen nation, at the tournament by watching them in person at every game, there’s a realistic chance you’ll …
FIFA Accused of World Cup 2026 Ticket ‘Rip Off’ as England Fans Face £20,000 Bill Read More »
At the time of writing, 42 of the 48 nations that will compete at the World Cup in 2026 are known. The United States, Mexico and Canada have qualified automatically as hosts, while powerhouses like Brazil – who will make their 23 consecutive appearance at the World Cup, which is the best active record, Germany, …
Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde, Curaçao? Your Guide to the World Cup Debutants in 2026 Read More »
The World Cup in 2026 has been expanded to 48 teams, from the traditional 32. That, of course, means that there’s more opportunities for nations to qualify… and complete newcomers to major international football to thrive. The expansion has also helped more countries in the AFC confederation to qualify: both Jordan and Uzbekistan will make …
Cape Verde Becomes Smallest Nation to Qualify for the World Cup… But Who’s the Tiniest? Read More »
The 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place next Summer, with the USA, Canada and Mexico hosting the extended 48-team event. Despite gripes in some quarters that the expansion of the tournament will dilute the quality of teams in the event itself, the opportunity to see smaller nations qualify and play at the World Cup Finals …
Football is currently enjoying its ‘bigger is better’ era. The European Championship was expanded to 24 teams for its 2016 edition, which means that the competition has officially trebled in size in the past 30 years alone. The Champions League’s revised format for 2024/25 saw the tournament increase its number of participants from 32 teams …
Expansion Era: How Many Teams Will Play at World Cup 2030? Read More »
What’s the easiest way to win a vote? Make sure you’re the only option that can be voted for. Saudi Arabia has been selected by FIFA as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup, beating… erm, nobody in the vote. That’s because no other country nominated themselves as a potential host for the quadrennial …
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Hosting Rights in ‘Walkover’ Scandal Read More »
In theory, the Club World Cup is a fantastic idea. Taking inspiration from the international version, which is one of the most-watched and loved tournaments in sport – let alone just football, inviting all of the most successful clubs from around the globe to take each other on is a concept that makes sense. The …
Club World Cup 2025: Plans in Disarray as Players’ Union Takes FIFA to Court Read More »
