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FIFA Proposes a Mini World Cup Called the “Final 8”

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, proposed a new football tournament which he calls “Final 8”, that will feature eight international teams every two years. FIFA aims to reform its international football presence with the help of the mini World Cup tournament penned as Final 8. This would be the culmination of the Nations League competition. According …read more →

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World Cup Qualifier: Iceland National Football Team

Iceland stunned the football world during Euro 2016, but can they do this again at the FIFA World Cup in Russia? Iceland’s Viking War Chant will be heard at Russian stadiums as they step into the international football tournament for the first time. Nobody imagined they’ll make it, but they reached the final eight to …read more →

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FIFA Warns Over World Cup Tickets from Secondary Ticketing Websites

FIFA warns over World Cup tickets from secondary ticketing websites caught selling 40 times more, saying FIFA won’t accept them. In a recent report, World Cup 2018 tickets are being sold for as much as £5,618.80 in secondary and unofficial ticketing websites. These websites do not even guarantee seats according to group Which? in their …read more →

World Cup Qualifier: France National Football Team

Whatever it takes to win the World Cup 2018 trophy, Didier Claude Deschamps has definitely envisioned France National Team to make their attack an unforgettable one. The said team is composed of seasoned players and young footballers who are all in their prime. There’s nothing less of a magnificent midfield Deschamps has in his disposal. …read more →

Chicago and Vancouver Withdraw from FIFA World Cup 2026 Bid

Brian Sandalow and Dan Mihalopoulos of Chicago Sun Times reported that Chicago has withdrawn as a possible hosting venue in the US for World Cup 2026. The reason behind this is that FIFA failed to provide assurance that Chicago taxpayers will not be affected if their hometown would be selected as a host city, according …read more →