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News Articles: FIFA

Budweiser beer kiosks are pictured at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup soccer tournament, which starts Sunday. Beer sales will now be banned at the tournament.

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FIFA bans beer sales at Qatar's World Cup stadiums in a last-minute reversal

Just two days before the World Cup is set to kick off, FIFA announced that only non-alcoholic beer will be sold at the 64 matches in Qatar. The tournament is sponsored by Budweiser.

November 18, 2022
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By:
  • Russell Lewis and
  • Emily Olson
FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces Qatar as the host of the 2022 World Cup at a ceremony in December 2010 in Zurich, Switzerland.

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FIFA's former leader says making Qatar a World Cup host was a mistake

Blatter, who has long said he voted for the United States, made the admission in his first major interview since being acquitted in July of financial misconduct at FIFA.

November 08, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Fans of the MLS' Atlanta United wave banners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a likely venue for matches in the 2026 World Cup.

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The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup will be announced today

The U.S., Canada and Mexico will host the first-ever 48-team World Cup. Sixty of the matches will be played at stadiums across the U.S.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
Fans of the MLS' Atlanta United wave banners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a likely venue for matches in the 2026 World Cup.

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The U.S. cities hosting the 2026 World Cup will be announced today

The U.S., Canada and Mexico will host the first-ever 48-team World Cup. Sixty of the matches will be played at stadiums across the U.S.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley

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States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

U.S. cities and states have lined up with tax breaks and millions of dollars in both public and private investments for a chance at hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S. host cities are set to be announced Thursday.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Associated Press
Events preceding the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Decines, France, in 2019. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that the FIFA Women's World Cup could be held every two years instead of every four years.

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Women's Soccer World Cup Could Be Held Every Two Years, FIFA President Says

Gianni Infantino says the organization should be creative and not just copy what the men's World Cup is doing. The contest is now held every four years.

September 18, 2020
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By:
  • Reese Oxner
Russian president Vladimir Putin holding the FIFA World Cup Trophy at a pre-tournament ceremony in Moscow, September 2017

American Students — But Not U.S. Team — Kick Off World Cup In Moscow

The U.S. didn’t make the cut for the 2018 FIFA World Cup , but Americans will still be represented when competition kicks off today in Russia — by a...

June 14, 2018
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

88.5 GPB-Atlanta Midday News For Thursday April 12, 2018

Gun Manufacturing Plant Coming To Bainbridge/Decatur County Delta Airlines Earning Report Out Today Two Charges Dropped In Tex McIver Murder Case

April 13, 2018
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By:
  • Drew Dawson

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