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MetLife Stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final

MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which also means natural grass will be coming, at least temporarily.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 4, 2024

New York's MetLife Stadium To Undergo Seat Transformation As It Looks To Host 2026 World Cup Final

Just under 2000 seats are set to be removed from MetLife Stadium so it is in the right condition for hosting matches at the next FIFA World Cup.

International Business Times UK · Jan 5, 2024

Morocco's fabulous football year – what's behind their success on and off the field

In 2022 Morocco became the first African and Arab national football team to reach a Fifa World Cup men’s semi-final; and Wydad AC won the Africa Champions League. The good news continued in 2023 with the women’s team making history by reaching the final 16 at the World Cup and…

The Conversation · Dec 20, 2023

2026 World Cup qualifier: Football ‘can bring joy’ to Lebanon amid Gaza war

Lebanon and Palestine meet in the UAE for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier as war rages in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2023

Sunil Chhetri admits he's in 'bonus period' but yet to decide on retirement

Sunil Chhetri is in the "bonus period" of his career and won't play in 2026 when FIFA World Cup will take place. He's realistic enough to accept that, but hopes India will qualify

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Australia says it won’t bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup; Saudi Arabia likely to host

Indonesia’s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Australia abandons 2034 FIFA World Cup bid, Saudi Arabia likely to host

Australia has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2034 men's FIFA World Cup, opening the door for Saudi Arabia to emerge as the favourite to host the tournament.

The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023

Australia won't bid for 2034 FIFA World Cup

The men's soccer World Cup in 2034 is poised to be hosted by Saudi Arabia after Football Australia officially confirmed it won't bid for the tournament.

AAP · Oct 31, 2023

After World Cup show, Qatar anticipates big interest in AFC Asian Cup

PANAJI: The AFC Asian Cup is Asian football's "grandest ever showpiece" and organisers are confident that the tournament will attract fans in droves after Asian teams did well at last year's FIFA World Cup.

The Times of India · Oct 13, 2023

What to know about the FIFA 2030 World Cup announcement

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while Saudi Arabia will bid to host in 2034.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023