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US, UK set to host 2031, 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup

US, UK set to host 2031, 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has announced the United States and the United Kingdom as the sole bidders for the 2031 2035 FIFA Women's Women's World Cup, Afrosport reports. Infantino told officials the world football governing body received one expression of interest to host the 2031 edition from the United States with the possibility of other countries in the CONCACAF region joining the project, most likely Mexico....

FIFA boss Infantino confirms halftime show for 2026 World Cup final

FIFA boss Infantino confirms halftime show for 2026 World Cup final

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday confirmed that the 2026 World Cup final will include a halftime show for the first time in history, Afrosport reports. The Mundial, which is to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will have its final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July 2026. “I can confirm the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World...

Algeria FA President affirms commitment to hosting international football competitions

Algeria FA President affirms commitment to hosting international football competitions

Algerian Football Federation President Walid Sadi has affirmed his country's commitment to hosting both continental and international events after paying FIFA President Gianni Infantino a visit in Zurich on Tuesday The North African country recently hosted a couple of continental tournaments that included the 2022 African Nations Championship in January and the 2023 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in April. Sadi also extended an invitation to...

2030 FIFAWC: Morocco to co-host historic tournament with Spain and Portugal

2030 FIFAWC: Morocco to co-host historic tournament with Spain and Portugal

North African giants Morocco are set to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside European heavyweights Spain and Portugal after their joint bid was accepted as the sole candidate for the Mundial, the world governing body announced on Wednesday. The FIFA Council unanimously agreed to the decision in Zurich, Switzerland, after they reached an agreement with the continental leaders to accept only one candidate to host...