FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia launch bid to host the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia launch bid to host the 2034 World Cup

With Morocco, Portugal and Spain set to share the hosting of the 2030 tournament, global governing body FIFA limited the 2034 contest to bidders from the Asian and Oceania confederations.

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Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

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Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, three games in South America

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Six months since shaking hands with paradise

Messi doesn't 'think' he will play in the 2026 World Cup

Messi doesn't 'think' he will play in the 2026 World Cup

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World Cup 2026 teams to be based in 'clusters', says FIFA president

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FIFA approves 2026 World Cup format with a record 104 matches and 48 teams

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World Cup win could translate into positive expectations for economic crisis-prone Argentina

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Messi wants PSG to show off World Cup trophy but club worried about negative fan response

Argentina team arrives to Buenos Aires after winning the World Cup - Buenos Aires, Argentina - December 20, 2022 Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, coach Leonel Scaloni and Lionel Messi with the trophy during the team's arrival at Ezeiza International Airport Photo: REUTERS

Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

The trophy is displayed on the pitch ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar

Lionel Messi dances on table with FIFA World Cup trophy in Argentina's wild dressing room celebration

Lionel Messi dances on table with FIFA World Cup trophy in Argentina's wild dressing room celebration

After Germany's World Cup win in 2014, its economy grew 2.2%, well ahead of the 0.4% rate of 2013 and the 1.5% rate in 2015. Photo: Bloomberg

Can the World Cup winner reap economic dividends?