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How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economicsFIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering a 64-team World Cup after the recent 48-team tournament. This potential expansion could sign...
FIFA World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournamentIn the U.S., beer consumption has fallen steadily for a decade, according to the Brewers Association, a trade group for craft brewers. Cana...
Saudi Arabia-backed developer seeks World Cup stadium investors, sources saySaudi Arabia's ROSHN Group is seeking investors for its Aramco Stadium venue. JPMorgan is managing the fundraising process for this signifi...
This time from Africa? Economic lessons from the beautiful game, especially the African modelHigh-income nations dominate football, while lower-income countries show potential. African football academies demonstrate successful devel...
World Cup streaming giant draws scrutiny for promoting gamblingBrazilian regulators are looking into CazéTV's aggressive betting promotions during FIFA World Cup broadcasts. The popular YouTube channel ...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Why game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matchesWorld Cup game balls are not souvenirs for lucky fans catching them. FIFA policy requires fans to promptly return any ball kicked into the ...
Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face BelgiumIn an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a persona...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Morocco beats co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinalsMorocco has stormed into the World Cup quarterfinals, marking their second consecutive appearance in the elite eight. Azzedine Ounahi's bra...
Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policiesA significant leadership change is imminent in Britain as Andy Burnham prepares to succeed Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, recognized...
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacleDespite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spe...
Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall after his supporters deserted himKeir Starmer's tenure as Britain's Prime Minister has ended less than two years after his election, marked by missteps and party infighting...
Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir StarmerThe 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time pl...
'We did it': Modi, Starmer caught on mic hinting at breakthrough in UK-India trade dealPrime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer were overheard at the G7 summit appearing to confirm a breakthrough in impl...
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
With war now football by others means, be prepared for new World Cup champsThe World Cup faces political challenges. Visiting teams, especially Iran, encounter travel restrictions and potential discrimination. The ...
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
The hidden cost of the most expensive World Cup everThe FIFA 2026 World Cup is set to begin soon. However, the tournament is facing significant controversy. Ticket prices have reached unprece...