Asunción, Paraguay
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Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
July 12, 2026Fifa explains decision to rule out Germany goal
Fifa says coaches and players were told before the World Cup referees will punish the type of foul that saw Germany's extra-time goal against Paraguay ruled out.
July 1, 2026The Paraguay hero who sold his kit when his son was born
Orlando Gill has become Paraguay's World Cup hero but was in football obscurity 18 months ago and had to sell his kit to support his family after the premature birth of his son.
June 30, 2026EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin - Reuters
EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin Reuters
February 27, 2026