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NYCFC's new stadium to be named Etihad Park

New York City FC's $780 million, 25,000-seat venue that it intends to open next to the Mets' Citi Field in 2027 will be named Etihad Park under a 20-year agreement announced Thursday with Etihad Airways.

Why Romania were awarded the win vs. Kosovo (1:43)
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England can win World Cup under Tuchel - Carsley

Incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel has all the tools he needs to win the 2026 World Cup but finding the right balance for the team will be key, interim coach Lee Carsley said.

Laurens: Pogba wants to stay in top five leagues ahead of 2026 World Cup (1:56)
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Should England dropouts be worried about losing starting spots? (1:26)
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Can Germany win the 2026 World Cup? (1:00)
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Melchiot: Curtis Jones was the highlight for England in win vs. Greece (0:32)
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Diego Forlán plays first game of professional tennis (2:41)
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Carsley dismisses club vs. country rift after Kane's disappointment (0:46)
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Messi jerseys to test Paraguay's away shirt ban

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is confident there will be Lionel Messi jerseys in the home section despite the Paraguayan Football Association's ban on rival shirts.

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Kimmich on Saudi WC vote: Players aren't experts

Germany players should stand for values as role models in society but are no political experts, new captain Joshua Kimmich said on Wednesday ahead of next month's vote for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup.

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UN praises Qatar WC reform, says work left to do

Qatar was praised at the United Nations' top human rights body on Tuesday for improving labor laws before the 2022 World Cup, though it was urged to fully abolish its employment system for migrant workers.

Messi and Ronaldo train ahead of international fixtures (1:18)
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Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.

Does Pochettino have the time to turn the USMNT's prospects into stars? (1:50)
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Carsley: Tuchel had no influence on England squad selection (1:23)
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Salazar: Sargent's spot at 2026 World Cup at risk after injury (1:23)
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Gomez: Miami need to extend Messi's contract for the 2026 World Cup (2:14)
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Wenger to host FIFA player welfare, burnout panel

FIFA is ready to host talks led by Arsène Wenger on improving player welfare that could weigh limiting the number of games played in a congested calendar and mandating off-season breaks.

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Messi: I value happiness over reaching 2026 WC

Lionel Messi said he prioritizes the ability to stay happy and healthy at this point in his career over fixating on reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.

Gab & Juls clash on whether England's manager should be English (2:32)
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FA chief sees 'parallels' between Tuchel, Wiegman

Football Association chief Mark Bullingham has said he sees "parallels" between England women's boss Sarina Wiegman and newly apppointed men's coach Thomas Tuchel.

FIFA World Cup Ladder

Group AGPWDLGDP
Netherlands3210+47
Senegal3201+16
Ecuador3111+14
Qatar3003-60
Group BGPWDLGDP
England3210+77
United States3120+15
Iran3102-33
Wales3012-51
Group CGPWDLGDP
Argentina3201+36
Poland311104
Mexico3111-14
Saudi Arabia3102-23
Group DGPWDLGDP
France3201+36
Australia3201-16
Tunisia311104
Denmark3012-21
Group EGPWDLGDP
Japan3201+16
Spain3111+64
Germany3111+14
Costa Rica3102-83
Group FGPWDLGDP
Morocco3210+37
Croatia3120+35
Belgium3111-14
Canada3003-50
Group GGPWDLGDP
Brazil3201+26
Switzerland3201+16
Cameroon311104
Serbia3012-31
Group HGPWDLGDP
Portugal3201+26
South Korea311104
Uruguay311104
Ghana3102-23