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Morocco advances Marrakech stadium modernization project ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco is accelerating the transformation of the Marrakech Stadium as part of a nationwide effort to upgrade sports infrastructure ahead of major international events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The National Agency for Public Facilities (ANEP) has launched an international tender for major......

International report flags suspicious betting alerts during the 2026 World Cup amid mounting integrity concerns

An independent international network dedicated to monitoring sports integrity, known as the Copenhagen Group, has released a troubling report revealing seven "yellow alerts" tied to suspicious sports betting activities during the ongoing 2026 World Cup. While FIFA maintains that no match-fixing......

Court of Arbitration for Sport Sets October 8 Hearing for 2025 AFCON Final Dispute

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has officially scheduled a hearing for October 8, 2026, to address the high-profile legal dispute surrounding the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The case pits the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African......

Morocco looks to 2030 World Cup after lessons from North American tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have come to an end, but Morocco's preparations for the next edition are already taking shape. With the Kingdom set to co-host the 2030 tournament alongside Spain and Portugal, the country's football authorities and organizers face the challenge of turning the experience......

CAF Confirms 24-Team Format for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Denying Expansion Rumors

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially put to rest speculation regarding the structure of the upcoming continental tournament, confirming that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will maintain its standard 24-team format. During a press briefing, CAF President Patrice Motsepe clarified......

World Cup final sets new viewership record in the United States

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final has set a new television viewership record in the United States, highlighting the growing popularity of football in a country where the sport has traditionally competed with American football, basketball, and baseball for public attention. Nearly 63 million people across......

Online storm targets Argentina as petition calls for World Cup ban

An online petition calling for Argentina to be excluded from future FIFA World Cup competitions has sparked widespread debate among football fans, following a tournament marked by controversy and heated discussions over refereeing decisions. The campaign, known as "Argentina Out", reportedly......

France adopts professional sports governance reform targeting football oversight

France has officially adopted a sweeping reform of professional sports governance after the Senate gave its final approval to legislation designed to strengthen oversight across the sector. Although the new law applies to multiple professional sports, it primarily responds to governance and financial......

Arab football sets new audience records during the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has generated unprecedented television audiences across the Middle East and North Africa, with matches involving Arab national teams attracting a cumulative viewership of more than 2.1 billion, according to figures released by beIN Sports. The broadcaster reported that 29 matches......