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2026 World Cup / Spain - Argentina final: $50m in prize money to the winners, $33m to the runners-up

Spain (Real Federación Española de Fútbol), who defeated France 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, and Argentina (Asociación del Fútbol Argentino), who beat England 2-1, have qualified for the final of the tournament (on 19 July, kick-off at 21:00 CET). As a result, both federations are…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 448534
• Published on 17/07/26 at 11:00
©  DFB
Germany: 8.27 million DFB members, including 2.34 million players (-0.46% in one year)

"The number of DFB members has risen once again, reaching 8.27 million in 2025-26. Having passed the historic 8-million mark in 2025, this positive trend is continuing. Since 2022, German football has gained more than 1.1 million members. A total of 23,713 clubs are registered under the DFB…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, Game - pitch, Women’s Sports, …
• Article # 448524
• Published on 17/07/26 at 10:05
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2026 World Cup: complaint filed with the IOC by FairSquare (NGO) against Gianni Infantino (FIFA)

Has Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, "repeatedly breached IOC’s rules on political neutrality by offering his political support for US president, Donald Trump?" This is the claim made by the British NGO FairSquare, which is filing a complaint on these grounds with the International Olympic…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Geopolitics, …
• Article # 448415
• Published on 16/07/26 at 13:00
• Updated on27/07/26 at 16:59
©  The FA
2026 World Cup: head-to-head England - Argentina in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) on 15 July (21:00 CET)

The England national team is valued at €1.36bn for its 26-player squad according to Transfermarkt, 68% more than Argentina’s squad (€807m), a few hours before the match between the two teams at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium (68,239 capacity) in Atlanta (Georgia, USA) in the second semi-final of the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International development, …
• Article # 448212
• Published on 15/07/26 at 13:00
©  FIFA
2026 World Cup: the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, or “Atlanta Stadium” in Georgia (USA)

The “Atlanta Stadium” in Georgia (USA), with a 2026 World Cup capacity of 68,239, is hosting eight matches during the tournament (see schedule below), including the England - Argentina semi-final on 15 July (kick-off: 21:00 CET). Designed by the American architectural firm HOK and inaugurated…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 448175
• Published on 15/07/26 at 09:00
©  FIFPRO
FIFPRO Europe: 17 members withdraw from the class action brought against FIFA by Justice for Players

17 professional football players’ unions that are members of FIFPRO Europe "withdraw their support for the class action brought by the Dutch foundation Justice for Players," the European branch of FIFPRO announced on 9 July 2026. These include the AIC and the UNFP. This decision is justified by…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Social partners, …
• Article # 448172
• Published on 13/07/26 at 17:00
©  D.R.
FIFA: the move to a 64-team tournament "examined and discussed after the 2026 World Cup" (G. Infantino)

The expansion of the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams is "definitely an issue that will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after the 2026 World Cup," Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, said in an interview with the Swiss media outlet Bluewin on 10 July 2026. "When organizing a…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 448116
• Published on 13/07/26 at 12:00
©  HKS Architects
2026 World Cup: the AT&T Stadium or the “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington, Texas (United States)

The “Dallas Stadium” in Arlington (near Dallas, Texas, USA), with a capacity of 70,649 for the 2026 World Cup, is hosting nine matches during the tournament (see schedule below), including the semi-final between France and Spain on 14 July (kick-off at 21:00 CET). Designed by American…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 448070
• Published on 13/07/26 at 11:00
©  News Tank
Weekly News Extra (6 to 10 July 2026)

• FIFA surpassed the 50 million attendance mark at FIFA World Cup matches since the inaugural tournament in 1930 during the Spain - Portugal match (1-0) on 6 July 2026. • Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1 McDonald's) has announced a 67% increase in sales of its new 2026-27 away kit compared to the…
Domain(s): Clubs, Public Authorities & Regulations, Sponsors & Partners, Media
• Category(ies): Essentials Clubs, Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Essentials Media, …
• Article # 448031
• Published on 10/07/26 at 18:30
©  UEC
UEC: Romanian Ovidiu Costesin (Universitatea Craiova) elected president following Alex Muzio’s departure

Ovidiu Costesin, general director of Universitatea Craiova, the 2025-26 Romanian champions, has been elected president of the Union of European Clubs by the organisation’s executive board, UEC announced on 10 July 2026. The Romanian succeeds Englishman Alex Muzio, president of Royale Union…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, International authorities, Governance, …
• Article # 448032
• Published on 10/07/26 at 18:00