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Fifa to announce 2026 World Cup host cities on June 16
World governing soccer body Fifa will announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, at an event in New York City on June 16
AFC exco to choose Asian Cup host
The Asian Football Confederation executive committee will choose the replacement host for next year's Asian Cup, after the organisation's congress gave it the power to do so yesterday
Todd Cooper on making sense of the turbulent world of NFTs
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Todd Cooper, founder and chief executive of blockchain technology outfit NuArca Labs. Fisher and Russo also discuss National Football League quarterback Tom Brady’s high-profile plans to eventually join Fox Sports as an on-air analyst, Sorare’s entry into baseball non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association, tennis star Naomi Osaka’s move to form her own agency, Rich Strike’s absence from the upcoming Preakness Stakes after the horse’s upset Kentucky Derby win, and EA Sports’ video game licensing split with Fifa.
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EA Sports parting ways with Fifa after nearly three decades
Video game publisher introduces new EA Sports FC brand
Trial of former Fox executives and Full Play agency delayed until January
The impending trial of former 21st Century Fox executives Hernan Lopez and Carlos Martinez, and the Full Play agency, on charges related to the US Government investigation into corruption in world football…
Globo ‘nets’ Women’s World Cup rights in Brazil
Brazilian media group Globo is reported to have secured exclusive rights to the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup
Fifa+ shows new Rise Worldwide-produced documentary
A new documentary produced by Indian sports marketing agency Rise Worldwide has launched on Fifa+, world football’s governing body's new direct-to-consumer service.
Presa: ElevenSports.com ‘not in competition’ for viewers with Fifa+
Eleven, the media group owned by Aser Ventures, has said its content and technology deal with Fifa does not put it in competition for viewers with the governing body’s new streaming platform Fifa+. Frank Dunne speaks to Pedro Presa, group chief adviser for DTC and strategic projects.
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Algorand becomes official World Cup blockchain platform
Fifa has signed up blockchain technology company Algorand as a regional supporter of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and an official sponsor of the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Government adds Women’s World Cup, Euros to UK listed events
The UK government has added the Fifa Women's World Cup and the Uefa Women's European Championship to its listed events regime, ensuring the tournaments will remain on free-to-air television in the country
The Look Company signs as World Cup regional supporter
Sports signage and event dressing provider The Look Company has become a regional supporter of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar in a deal covering North and Central America
Fifa to launch Women’s World Cup rights tender in Asian markets
Fifa is to launch an invitation to tender (ITT) tomorrow (Thursday) for the sale of broadcast rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup in selected territories across Asia.
DC, Baltimore forge joint bid to be 2026 Fifa World Cup venue
Washington, District of Columbia, has officially created a joint regional bid with Baltimore, Maryland, to become a 2026 Fifa World Cup host site amid concerns over the viability of FedEx Field as a venue
Spanish judge lifts protection measures for Super League plotters
A Madrid court has today (Thursday) removed measures that had prevented those clubs still seeking to create a European Super League from being sanctioned by Uefa and Fifa, the governing bodies for European…
Fifa seeks massive increase from sponsors on the back of Fifa+ launch
Unprecedented inventory gives Fifa strong bargaining position with brands in renewal talks
Governing body seeking to at least double its sponsorship revenues post-2022
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Women’s World Cup 2023 organisers seek impact beyond the field of play
SportBusiness speaks to Jane Fernandez, chief operating officer (Australia) of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup
Major sports events have become important moments for change in society, she says
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Vancouver in frame to become 2026 Fifa World Cup venue after about-turn
The city of Vancouver, Canada, is officially in the frame to host games during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, four years after dropping out of consideration for the showpiece global soccer tournament