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10hLeonard Solms

NZ's De Jong hopes Pirates move will lead to World Cup spot

New Zealand attacking midfielder Andre de Jong is hoping his contribution to Orlando Pirates' title push in South Africa will catch the attention of his country's national team head coach ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

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17hAnthony Olivieri

Foxborough WC fund gap persists after FIFA talks

FIFA representatives failed to clarify how Foxborough will cover nearly $8 million in World Cup security costs during a tense town meeting Tuesday night.

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5dAdriana Garcia

Brazil to extend Ancelotti contract through 2030

Carlo Ancelotti will sign a contract extension with Brazil's Football Confederation to continue as head coach through the 2030 World Cup in the coming weeks.

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6dESPN News Services

FA: Tuchel's new deal not related to Man Utd job

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said there are "performance conditions" connected to Thomas Tuchel staying on as England head coach beyond the World Cup.

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6dESPN news services

After 2-year delay, UEFA ExCo to include FIFPRO

The Europe's players' union is set to be included with voting right on UEFA's all-powerful executive committee on Feb. 12 during the European governing body's annual congress on Feb. 12.

Did Thomas Tuchel deserve a contract extension with England? (1:16)
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7dCesar Hernandez

FIFA OKs Flores' switch from Mexico to Canada

FIFA on Wednesday finalized a one-time switch to Canada from Mexico for winger Marcelo Flores, thereby making the 22-year-old eligible to be selected by coach Jesse Marsch for this summer's FIFA World Cup.

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8dAAP

Talay: Sydney can help Stamatelopoulos reach WC

If Apostolos Stamatelopoulos can fire for Sydney FC, then coach Ufuk Talay sees no reason why the on-loan striker shouldn't be in the running for the Socceroos squad at this year's FIFA World Cup.

Was Jesús Pérez right to criticise the USMNT's previous structure? (2:57)
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11dAnthony Olivieri

Foxborough demands clarity on $8M WC funding

Town officials in Foxborough, Massachusetts, are seeking clarity on the source of around $8 million they say is needed to fund public safety for this summer's World Cup games at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots.

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12dAssociated Press

USMNT to compete for 1 of 6 spots at 2030 WC

Concacaf says it will have six automatic qualifying spots in the 2030 World Cup and a seventh will be available as part of an intercontinental playoff.

Marcotti: Ronaldo should realise it's not all about him (2:41)
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Marcotti slams Pochettino for Weah criticism over World Cup prices (2:09)
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13dTom Masters

World Cup tickets: Fans find out if they succeeded

Summer and the 2026 World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico may feel a long way off in the winter gloom, but it is just 126 days until it all gets underway.

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