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The Hindu
3 days ago
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- The Hindu
FIFA celebrates one year to go until 48-team World Cup 2026 kicks-off in Mexico City
FIFA, the global governing body for football, on Wednesday marked the one-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to kick off in North America on June 11, 2026. Taking place across three countries and 16 cities with a newly expanded pool of 48 teams, the tournament will be the largest and most inclusive FIFA World Cup in history. The upcoming edition is expected to welcome 6.5 million fans to stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States. ALSO READ | Brazil qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 'One year from now, the greatest football show on the planet will definitely captivate the world like never before,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. 'This is more than a tournament, it's a global celebration of connection, unity and passion. From every corner of the world, dreams are turning into reality as teams qualify and fans make their plans to be part of history, counting down to the biggest FIFA World Cup yet.' The milestone comes as the United States prepares to host the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025, which kicks off this coming Saturday in Miami, Florida. The tournament will feature 32 of the best teams in club football from around the globe vying to be crowned FIFA's true club world champion. In celebration of one year to go, all 16 host cities will unveil countdown clocks, featuring the city's locally inspired official host city brand. The clocks have been installed in central and iconic locations across those cities and will count down to the stroke of midnight on 11 June 2026. Each host city will also reveal a video that features a local celebrity or personality, highlighting what makes their city unique and inspiring. 'The splendour, culture and unique flavour of each of our 16 Host Cities will be on full display as the FIFA World Cup shows the world all that North America has to offer,' added Infantino. 'We look forward to hosting teams and guests from every continent to celebrate the beautiful game on its most majestic stage.' As of now 10 teams have booked their spot for the finals alongside Canada, Mexico and the USA, who have qualified automatically as co-hosts. ALSO READ | Which teams have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 — Full list here The remaining 35 teams will be confirmed through March 2026. Tickets for the FIFA World Cup 26 will go on sale to the general public in the coming months. Select ticket-inclusive hospitality packages are already available. Additional hospitality packages, including for matches in Canada and Mexico, are set to go on sale in July. Fans can learn more at
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
'That's crucial' – Midfielder names something which makes Enzo Maresca a top coach
Enzo Fernandez found himself in a little bit of controversy last night, picking up a red card for a vicious high kick in Argentina's game against Colombia. He will receive a ban of a minimum of two games – and it could be extended further. Advertisement The positive side of that ban is that it means he's out for both Argentina games in September, so he can stay in England and recover after a busy summer. Enzo on Chelsea's busy summer ahead Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring against Brazil. (Photo by) The first feature of that busy summer is Chelsea's participation at the Club World Cup, and coincidentally Enzo had spoken to about the tournament not long ago: 'It's a really important competition, especially as it's a global one,' the midfielder said. 'The world will be watching, and we'll try to perform to the best of our ability. It's almost the end of the season for us, so we'll be looking for one last push and going all out to win the title, which would be a huge deal for the club.' Advertisement He added that 'naturally' Chelsea were 'aiming to lift the trophy.' Enzo on what makes Maresca special Away from the CWC, Enzo was also asked about his manager and namesake, Enzo Maresca. As all the players seem to, he had very positive things to say about the gaffer's coaching: 'We've only been working together for a relatively short amount of time, but like I've said repeatedly, he's a great coach. He gives us lots of tips on a day-to-day basis. He's a very good communicator, both when walking us through drills or tactics in training and in terms of explaining the game plan when matches come around. He's there to help us every single day, both as footballers and as people. I think that's crucial for a player.'
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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- Yahoo
🌎 Soccer's biggest stars set to align in the United States this summer
🌎 Soccer's biggest stars set to align in the United States this summer 🌎 Soccer's biggest stars set to align in the United States this summer Get ready for a historic summer. The inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup™ is happening in the United States, from June 14 to July 13, 2025. New tickets are now available at giving fans across the globe the chance to see the world's biggest teams and brightest stars compete for glory. Advertisement This isn't just another tournament. It's the ultimate test in club soccer. Champions from every continent, including Europe's elite and South America's finest, will battle it out for the title of club world champion. The best teams. The best players. The best summer of soccer. Thirty-two rivals. Only one will make history. Don't miss your chance to be part of soccer history. 👉 Buy tickets now
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5️⃣ reasons you must watch the FIFA Club World Cup™ this summer 🇺🇸
The ultimate test of club soccer is coming to the United States this summer, with the FIFA Club World Cup™ taking place between June 14 and July 13, 2025. New tickets are now available at giving fans across the globe the chance to see the world's biggest teams and brightest stars compete for glory. Here are five reasons why you simply cannot miss this tournament. 63 days to go until the #FIFACWC.63 matches across 11 cities... 🇺🇸🏟️ — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) April 12, 2025 The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ will, for the first time in the competition's history, feature 32 clubs from around the globe, mirroring the format of the men's international FIFA World Cup™. Featuring the biggest clubs from every corner of the planet, the tournament will be packed with more matches, more drama, more passion and way more elite soccer than ever before. This will truly be a historic event in international club soccer. 32 teams. 1 #FIFACWC wins it? 🏆 — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) December 24, 2024 The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup™ is the only place you will see Champions League winners from Europe go head-to-head with Copa Libertadores champions from South America, plus the best clubs from North America, Africa, Asia and Oceania. You can check out the full list of competing clubs here. It makes the tournament the ultimate fusion of soccer philosophies - tactical battles, flair, intensity and passion will all do battle for greatness. If you have ever wondered which continent produces the best soccer, this summer will provide you with the definitive answer to that question. 📸 Daniel Jayo - 2021 Getty Images With the prestige and prize money on offer, every club will be bringing its A-game to the FIFA Club World Cup™ this summer, which means soccer's biggest star-names will all be in action. Here are just a handful of the household stars who will be strutting their stuff at the tournament... Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) Erling Haaland (Manchester City) Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) Cole Palmer (Chelsea) Lautaro Martínez (Inter) Edinson Cavani (Boca Juniors) And that's not to mention the many lesser known and young talents who will be looking to make a name for themselves on soccer's biggest stage. While this won't be the first ever FIFA Club World Cup™, it will be the inauguration of the new expanded format, and where better to begin a bold new era for international club soccer than the United States? With the 48-nation FIFA World Cup™ heading to the US, Canada and Mexico in the summer of 2026, the Club World Cup™ will be the perfect opportunity to showcase the US as an emerging soccer powerhouse, and a diverse nation packed with amazing stadia and passionate fans. With 63 matches taking place across 11 cities, this will be the biggest soccer tournament to have graced the United States since the 1994 FIFA World Cup™, and it promises to be just as memorable and impactful. 📸 MAHMUD HAMS - AFP or licensors It is not uncommon for clubs from around the world to head to the United States on pre-season friendly tours during the summer. But don't get it will be nothing friendly about the FIFA Club World Cup™. Ask any of the players and coaches competing in the tournament and they will all tell you the same are going there to win. And the team which ultimately lifts the trophy on July 13th 2025 will truly be able to call themselves the greatest club on the planet. It's an opportunity which doesn't come along every day, and clubs from historic soccer nations like Brazil and Argentina will especially relish the chance to test themselves against Europe's best and brightest. This new format could redefine what it means to be the best club in the world. Winning this tournament won't just be a nice trophy - it will be the next big benchmark for global dominance in soccer. 📸 FRANCK FIFE - AFP or licensors
