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The 48‑Team World Cup: Bigger Stage, Thinner Competition?
FIFA’s expanded format promises worldwide reach and cash, but fans worry it could sap the tournament’s on‑field quality.
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Norway’s Ethics Complaint Could Drag FIFA Into a Political Quagmire
Norway’s push to lodge a FIFA ethics complaint over Trump’s meddling in the Balogun red‑card saga could force the governing body to confront political interference.
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FIFA’s Final‑Day Probe Signals a New Era of Zero‑Tolerance
FIFA has opened a probe into the World Cup final clash, hinting at tougher punishments for marquee‑match misconduct.
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FIFA's Betting Fraud Scandal Threatens Football Governance
The Guardian reports that FIFA's partnership with a prediction‑market firm has opened the sport to betting fraud, shaking confidence in its governance.
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Why Argentina’s Falklands Banner Will Likely Earn a FIFA Fine
Argentina's Falklands banner could cost the squad a FIFA fine, sparking a heated debate over politics on the pitch.
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Hydration Breaks: The New Tactical Clockwork FIFA Won’t Lose
FIFA’s three‑minute hydration stops are set to stay, reshaping tactics and player safety after the 2026 World Cup.
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FIFA’s 64‑Team Gamble: Inclusion at What Cost?
FIFA may widen the World Cup to 64 sides after 2026, but the move risks diluting quality and overburdening future hosts.
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When Politics Play Referee: The Balogun Saga Exposes FIFA’s Vulnerability
Trump’s lobbying over Folarin Balogun’s red‑card reversal raises fresh doubts about the impartiality of World Cup discipline.
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