FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to expand the 2023 Women’s World Cup from 24 teams to 32.
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Platini questioned by investigators over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Michel Platini’s detainment for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is “in no way an arrest”, according to a statement released on behalf of the former UEFA president.
Platini detained for questioning over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Women’s World Cup: Delight and debate at sight of all-female punditry team
Football fans watching the BBC’s coverage of England and Scotland’s World Cup opener expressed their surprise and delight at the unusual sight of an all-female punditry team.
England’s run of semi-final misery
England’s hopes of a first trophy in 53 years are over after losing to Holland in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
Powell believes England can become ‘household names’ by winning World Cup
Hope Powell says England Women are in a strong position to make themselves “household names” by winning the World Cup for the first time.
Liverpool will challenge again next season, insists defender Dejan Lovren
Defender Dejan Lovren believes Liverpool will be title contenders again next season as they are still improving under Jurgen Klopp.
A humble superstar – Tributes paid to World Cup winner Banks at moving funeral
Sir Geoff Hurst described Gordon Banks as a “superstar” on the pitch which contrasted with his self-effacing personality as footballers past and present turned out to pay their respects to the World Cup-winning goalkeeper.
Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.
Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
It will be remembered as arguably the greatest save of all time and was the result of foresight, hard work and dedication.
Home Nations and Ireland meet to discuss 2030 World Cup stadium options
British football chiefs are meeting their Irish counterparts in Rome on Friday to discuss their potential joint bid for the 2030 World Cup, with a stadium shortlist being high on the agenda.
England v Scotland match possible at Women’s World Cup
England will be among the top seeds for the 2019 Women’s World Cup draw on Saturday and could face Scotland.
Man City to get World Cup cash boost as UEFA considers opening new FFP case
FIFA will pay Manchester City a record £3.
Kane hails ‘special’ England win as captain eyes chance to end trophy wait
Harry Kane believes England’s late win over Croatia which sealed progression to the Nations League Finals shows how far the team have progressed since the World Cup.
Infantino wants World Cup in Qatar to feature 48 teams
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants the expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams to happen as early as the 2022 edition in Qatar, saying it is both “possible” and feasible”.
Chelsea pay tribute to Ken Shellito after his death at age of 78
Chelsea have paid tribute to former player and manager Ken Shellito, who has died at the age of 78.
UEFA chief would throw support behind joint UK bid to stage the World Cup
Aleksander Ceferin believes “it’s time” football came home and the UEFA president would welcome a joint United Kingdom bid for the 2030 World Cup.
Which Premier League club will face the worst case of World Cup fatigue?
Manchester United are not the Premier League side who have been hardest hit by the World Cup, despite Jose Mourinho’s complaints about the number of players missing from his pre-season group.
FIFA urged to conduct independent investigation into Qatar World Cup bid claims
FIFA has been urged to conduct an independent investigation into claims the Qatar 2022 World Cup bid team attempted to sabotage rival bids.
France’s Benjamin Pavard wins FIFA award for World Cup goal of the tournament
Benjamin Pavard’s stunning long-range strike for France against Argentina has been named as the best goal of the 2018 World Cup by FIFA.