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14dReuters

Germany's Nagelsmann extends to Euro 2028

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has signed a contract extension that will keep him in his post until the 2028 European Championship tournament.

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20dAssociated Press

Venezuelan chief gets 5 year ban, near-$1M fine

FIFA has banned a Venezuelan soccer official from the sport for five years for financial wrongdoing and fined him nearly $1 million.

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21dLizzy Becherano

Poch: U.S. needs arrogance to compete at '26 WC

United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino insists American players can compete with the likes of Spain and Argentina in terms of talent.

Berhalter 'excited' by Pochettino's USMNT project (2:03)
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Pochettino wants USMNT to match Argentina's mentality (1:19)
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Deschamps announces plan to quit France after 2026 World Cup (0:36)
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30dJulien Laurens

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.

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37dESPN

Tuchel begins England role ahead of 2026 WC

Thomas Tuchel has officially begun as England men's national team coach on an 18-month contract that runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup.

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52dReuters

Brazil great Ronaldo eyes federation presidency

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo Nazário will run for the presidency of the country's football confederation (CBF), the 48-year-old said on Monday.

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56dJeff Carlisle

Weah, McKennie could be unavailable for Gold Cup

FIFA isn't requiring clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup to release players to their national teams while the CWC is taking place.

Tuchel 'very excited' by England's World Cup qualifying opponents (0:57)
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CAF president congratulates Morocco for co-hosting 2030 World Cup (1:49)
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58dESPN

Saudis get '34 World Cup; 6 nations to host '30

The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three South American countries.

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59dMark Ogden

Sources: FIFA faces battle over '34 WC schedule

FIFA is facing a new battle against Europe's major leagues over plans for a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with sources telling ESPN that "concrete agreement" would be needed from leagues and players.

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59dReuters

Norway FA blasts FIFA over WC bidding process

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA's awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally criticised the process in a letter to the world governing body.

Why was there no bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup? (2:24)
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FIFA World Cup Standings

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