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8hMark Ogden

Amnesty Int'l wants FIFA '22 WC review published

Amnesty International has challenged FIFA to publish a review investigating its responsibilities towards migrant workers harmed while building stadia and infrastructure in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup.

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2dReuters

Maradona's stolen '86 Golden Ball to be auctioned

Diego Maradona's Golden Ball trophy won for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup will be auctioned in France in June, the Aguttes auction house said on Tuesday.

Paul Pogba tuns his attention to acting (1:35)
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3dReuters

Argentina's WC-winning coach Menotti, 85, dies

World Cup winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti, who led Argentina to the title in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Sunday.

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Maradona's children want remains in mausoleum

Children of the late soccer star Diego Maradona have asked a court in Argentina to authorize the transfer of his body from the private cemetery where he is buried to a mausoleum under construction in Buenos Aires to allow fans from around the world...

Laurens: Time for Thiago Silva to finish his career in Brazil (1:25)
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14dAssociated Press

FIFA seals closer Saudi ties with Aramco deal

FIFA deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship with the kingdom's state oil firm Aramco on Thursday.

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21dAssociated Press

FIFA to rebuild Blatter-era committee system

FIFA is set to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, reversing a governance reform passed in 2016 when the world football body was in turmoil during corruption scandals.

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43dAdriana Garcia

Richarlison had dark thoughts after World Cup

Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison said he suffered troubling thoughts and was ready to "give up" when battling depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

What are the expectations for the USMNT at the Copa America? (2:34)
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54dAssociated Press

FIFA gives Infantino 33% pay rise to $4.6m

FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino's base salary by 33% last year to make his total pay package worth more than $4.67 million, world football's governing body said in its financial report released Friday.

Meet Mario Suarez and the rebuilding process of Atletico Madrid (3:05)
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How Berhalter is hoping to build the USMNT towards the 2026 World Cup (1:17)
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69dAssociated Press

Saudi launches uncontested World Cup bid for '34

Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in a race that basically became a formality last October when the Gulf nation was the only candidate to enter the contest.

Is Paul Pogba's career over after four-year doping ban? (1:18)
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77dAdriana Garcia

Spain boss De La Fuente extended until '26 WC

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will continue in charge of the national team through 2026, the country's football federation (RFEF) announced on Thursday.

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83dJoey Lynch

Predicting the Socceroos' 2026 World Cup squad

With the Asian Cup done and dusted, ESPN analyst Joey Lynch takes a look at which players are on track to represent the Socceroos at the 2026 World Cup.

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