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UEFA unveils sweeping overhaul of World Cup qualifiers and Nations League

UEFA has confirmed major changes to the European qualification system for international tournaments, introducing a Champions League-style format ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The new structure will divide the 36 highest-ranked national teams into three groups of 12 in League A, with teams facing six opponents under a Swiss-system model similar to UEFA club competitions.

21 May 2026-09:11
Spanish king to watch World Cup match in Mexico

Spanish King Felipe VI will visit Mexico to attend a World Cup match, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced Monday, signaling improving relations after recent tensions over colonial-era abuses.

18 May 2026-21:55
Iran's football team heads to Türkiye ahead of World Cup

18 May 2026-13:52
FIFA to meet Iran on US World Cup participation

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafström is scheduled to meet with officials from the Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) in Istanbul on Saturday to provide "reassurance" regarding Iran's participation in the World Cup, according to a source familiar with the discussions.

16 May 2026-16:21
Son Heung-min named in South Korea World Cup squad

16 May 2026-12:34
Nepal set 196-run target by USA in crucial League 2 clash

Nepal national cricket team will chase 196 to win after bowling out the United States national cricket team for 195 in an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match at the TU International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.

16 May 2026-11:45
FIFA to meet Iran FA over World Cup participation concerns

FIFA officials are set to meet representatives of the Iranian Football Federation in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss Iran’s participation in the upcoming World Cup, according to a source familiar with the talks.

16 May 2026-10:55
Shakira and Burna Boy release official World Cup anthem Dai Dai

Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy have released “Dai Dai,” the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The track marks Shakira’s return to World Cup music after her global success with “Waka Waka” in 2010.

15 May 2026-15:41
'Maximum David': Beckham pushes Lenovo's AI tech to the limit

David Beckham has teamed up with Lenovo for a new global marketing campaign focused on artificial intelligence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

15 May 2026-15:02
US drops visa bond fees for some 2026 World Cup fans

The Trump administration has decided to suspend visa bond payments of up to $15,000 for some football fans travelling to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, easing concerns over high travel costs and strict entry requirements.

15 May 2026-14:18

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