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Spain: "The ”Centenary World Cup” has already begun" (Rafael Louzán, president of the RFEF)

"The 2026 World Cup will conclude in just under 20 days, and Spain will then officially take over to lead the next major challenge in world football. The ”Centenary World Cup” (in 2030, marking 100 years since the first edition held in Montevideo, Uruguay, in 1930) is no longer a project. Our…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 446681
• Published on 30/06/26 at 18:00

2026 World Cup/piracy: 400 illegal websites blocked by the US Department of Justice

Nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming 2026 World Cup group-stage matches have been seized in the United States, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on 26 June 2026. "The seized domains were identified with the assistance of FIFA, with further supporting information provided…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Rights Acquisitions, Judicial, …
• Article # 446619
• Published on 30/06/26 at 17:00

FIFA: 50 MEPs call for investigation into Gianni Infantino over alleged breach of political neutrality

50 Members of the European Parliament have signed a letter calling on FIFA to open an investigation into its president, Gianni Infantino, over alleged breaches of the world governing body’s political neutrality rules, on 29 June 2026. The letter was addressed to Gianni Infantino (ITA-SUI-LBN)…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Government, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 446628
• Published on 30/06/26 at 16:00

2026 World Cup / Brazil: new viewership record on CazéTV’s YouTube channel for Brazil - Japan

Brazil - Japan (2-1), Round of 32 match of the 2026 World Cup, reached a peak of 21 million viewers (“connected devices”) on the CazéTV YouTube channel that broadcast the match in Brazil, on Monday 29 June 2026 (kick-off at 12:00 local time), the streamer announced on the same day. This is a…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Digital, …
• Article # 446588
• Published on 30/06/26 at 15:00

Montpellier HSC: "We have chosen to continue our commitment" (Laurent and Olivier Nicollin)

"MHSC is part of Montpellier’s sporting heritage. Its future matters to everyone who loves this city. We have chosen to continue our commitment. We now invite all the driving forces of our region to write the next chapter of this story with us. And we look forward to seeing our supporters at La…

Domain(s): Clubs
• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Governance, …
• Article # 446545
• Published on 30/06/26 at 14:00

2026 World Cup / Germany: 17.57 million viewers for Germany - Paraguay on ZDF

Germany - Paraguay (1-1 after extra time, 3-4 on penalties), Round of 32 match of the 2026 World Cup, drew an average of 17.57 million viewers on the public-TV channel ZDF in Germany, on Monday 29 June 2026 (kick-off at 22:30 CET), according to data from audience measurement institute AGF. This…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Media, Media, Media Audiences, …
• Article # 446569
• Published on 30/06/26 at 13:00

Spain / Liga F: clubs approve €55m investment from Gasol16 Ventures

Liga F clubs have approved a €55m commercial investment agreement with Gasol16 Ventures, the investment vehicle of former Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol, backed by merchant bank Fortified Partners, the women’s league announced following its Extraordinary General Assembly held on 29 June…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Investment funds, Professional leagues, …
• Article # 446591
• Published on 30/06/26 at 12:00
• Updated on 02/07/26 at 16:35

2026 World Cup: "Congratulations to the 9 African teams that reached the Round of 32" (P. Motsepe, CAF)

"On behalf of CAF’s Member Associations, representing 54 African countries, I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the players and technical staff of Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and South Africa for their…

Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Game - pitch, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 446529
• Published on 30/06/26 at 11:00

2026 World Cup/France: "excellent viewing figures" on beIN with an audience reach over 15 million viewers

"More than 15 million viewers" have been reached by coverage of the 2026 World Cup on beIN SPORTS France channels since the start of the tournament, according to data from audience measurement institute Médiamétrie released by the pay-TV group on 29 June 2026. beIN, which broadcasts the entire…

Domain(s): Media
• Category(ies): Media, Media Audiences, Digital, …
• Article # 446524
• Published on 30/06/26 at 10:00

Olympique de Marseille: Heiwa (AC and heating) extends as official partner for the 2026-27 season

Heiwa, a French manufacturer of heating and air conditioning systems, has extended as an official partner of Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1 McDonald's) for the 2026-27 season, the club announced on 29 June 2026. The group first partnered with the French club on 26 January 2026 under an…

Domain(s): Sponsors & Partners
• Category(ies): Clubs, Sponsors - Partners, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 446475
• Published on 30/06/26 at 09:00