FIFA president Infantino: World Cup 2022 with 48 teams is ’50/50′

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants Qatar to have a co-host and will present an expansion proposal at June’s congress in Paris.
The chances of FIFA increasing the number of teams at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 is 50/50, the president of world football’s governing body Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.
Infantino, who is in Brazil for a meeting of the South American Football Confederation, told delegates he was working to ensure the increase for the Qatar tournament, which would mean a guaranteed two extra places for South American sides.

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“We are working to see if we can get 48 teams in the 2022 World Cup…

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2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup daily schedule

The Women’s World Cup kicks off on June 7 when hosts France take on South Korea. The final takes place in Lyon on July 7.
Group stage: June 7-20
June 7
Group A: France vs. South Korea (Paris; 3 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CET)
June 8
B: Germany vs. China (Rennes; 9 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. CET)
B: Spain vs. South Africa (Le Havre; midday ET / 6 p.m. CET)
A: Norway vs. Nigeria (Reims; 3 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CET)
June 9
C: Australia vs. Italy (Valenciennes; 7 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. CET)
C: Brazil vs. Jamaica (Grenoble; 9.30 a.m….

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UEFA unveil Euro 2020 mascot Skillzy: Is it among 5 best or worst of past tournaments?

Skillzy is a ‘larger-than-life character inspired by freestyling, street and panna culture’.
With qualification for the tournament now well and truly underway, UEFA has revealed the official mascot for the 2020 European Championship.
Skillzy was unveiled in front of 55,000 fans on the pitch at the Amsterdam Arena ahead of Sunday night’s qualifier between Netherlands and Germany.
According to UEFA, it’s a “larger-than-life character inspired by freestyling, street and panna culture”.
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Fans from all 12 Euro 2020 host nations are now invited to follow Skillzy on social media and even submit…

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Chile joins Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay in bid for 2030 World Cup

ESPN FC’s Jeff Carlisle reports from the FIFA council meeting in Miami, which opened the door for a 48-team World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

With the prospect of the 2022 World Cup now involving 48 teams becoming increasingly likely, Craig Burley thinks it will ‘dilute’ the quality of the tournament.
Chile has joined a coalition of South American countries planning to bid for the 2030 World Cup.
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The head of South American football body CONMEBOL announced the decision Wednesday after meeting in Buenos Aires with presidents of the four nations, which also includes Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez said on Twitter: “We confirm the agreement between the four countries to keep working on the strategy for FIFA to award us joint organization of the 2030 World…

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