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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2026 World Cup / refereeing: "Nobody can question the integrity of match officials" (P. Collina, FIFA)

"Of course, constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport. Nobody can question the integrity of the FIFA World Cup match officials. When this happens, it may provoke reactions that lead to threats against them and…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Refereeing, Legal
• Article # 448018
• Published on 10/07/26 at 17:30
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Players' agents: DFB regulations "may fall within an exception to the prohibition on cartels" (CJEU)

"The regulations of the German Football Association (DFB) on the activity of players’ agents may fall within an exception to the prohibition on cartels," the Court of Justice of the European Union announced in a ruling handed down on 9 July 2026 concerning case C-428/23 ROGON and Others, which…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Federations, International authorities, Judicial, …
• Article # 447992
• Published on 10/07/26 at 15:50
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2026 World Cup: France guaranteed at least $27m in FIFA prize money after reaching semi-finals

France (Fédération Française de Football), after defeating Morocco (2-0) in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup on 9 July 2026 and becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, is guaranteed to receive at least $27m (€23.6m) from FIFA, the competition organiser. FIFA has…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, Federations, International authorities, …
• Article # 447932
• Published on 10/07/26 at 12:30
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2026 World Cup: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium or "Kansas City Stadium" in Missouri (United States)

The "Kansas City Stadium" (Missouri, USA), with a capacity of 69,045 for the 2026 World Cup, is hosting six matches during the tournament (see schedule below), including the quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland on 11 July (kick-off at 03:00 CET on 12 July). Designed by American…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): International authorities, Stadiums, North America
• Article # 447894
• Published on 10/07/26 at 10:00
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FIFA / 2026 World Cup: 6.26 million cumulative spectators before the quarter-finals

A total of 6,259,584 spectators have attended matches at the 2026 World Cup ahead of the quarter-finals, which begin with France - Morocco on 9 July, for an average fill rate of 99.7%, FIFA, the tournament organiser, announced on 8 July 2026. That figure has been reached after 96 matches: the…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Essentials Public Authorities & Regulations, International authorities, Ticketing, …
• Article # 447791
• Published on 09/07/26 at 13:00