Weekly News Extra (5-9 October 2026)

• More than 161,000 people, 58% of them women, from 183 countries have already applied to become volunteers at the Women's World Cup 2027, according to FIFA. A total of 68,000 applications were recorded for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 6,000 volunteers will take part in the World Cup in Brazil.

• Fulham FC (Premier League) have unveiled a new brand identity, designed with their creative agency Music and built around a bespoke typeface, "FFC Original". Developed by type foundry F37, the typeface is inspired by hand-painted lettering on a façade of Craven Cottage, the club’s stadium.

• Reuter, a German online retailer specialising in bathroom products, will not extend its main shirt sponsorship agreement with Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga) beyond the 2026-27 season. The company, which has held the position since 2024-25, will remain a co-sponsor of the club from the 2027-28 season onwards.

• Streaming platform Netflix has chosen IMG as its production partner for its coverage of the Women's World Cup 2027, for which it holds exclusive rights in the United…