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FIFA has been left facing scrutiny after unprecedented scenes at the Arab Cup, with the third-place playoff abandoned because of severe lightning storms and never restarted. Instead of finishing the match, football’s governing body handed responsibility to a committee, which ultimately decided the outcome away from the pitch, leaving both teams sharing third place in a chaotic conclusion.

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Three of the four semifinalists of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will be seen at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have laid down their readiness for the global showpiece next summer with a strong showing in Qatar. One of them will hope to land the ultimate regional crown before setting their sights on the World Cup.

Barcelona’s long-running financial crisis has taken a dramatic twist after reports claimed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is weighing up a staggering €10 billion offer to buy the club. The proposal, which would theoretically wipe out Barca’s massive debt and reshape their future, has sparked huge intrigue - even though such a takeover remains a difficult hurdle to overcome.

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The World Cup 2026 draw has been made, with England set to face Croatia in the group stages, and the USMNT to take on Australia. Brazil have been drawn with Morocco, while France will play Senegal and Argentina must face Austria.

With the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 almost upon us, there will be plenty of eyes trained on the performances of certain teams. The likes of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan who have all qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer will treat this tournament as a litmus test of their preparations for the global showpiece next year.

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Saudi Arabia's efforts to make waves in the sporting world look set to continue when the wealthy Gulf nation hosts the 2034 World Cup. But a football stadium 350 metres off the ground seems ambitious even for them following the viral emergence of concept designs for a brand new venue dubbed the NEOM Stadium. A list of 15 host stadia complete with concept art was first revealed in the summer of 2024.

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has announced the sacking of former Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert from his role as head coach. The decision follows Indonesia’s 1-0 loss to Iraq, which saw them finish bottom of their World Cup qualifying group and eliminated from contention for next year's competition. Kluivert stepped into the role in January, but has been sacked alongside the rest of his coaching staff.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino believes that the international calendar should be changed in order to accommodate winter World Cups in the future. With the 2034 edition currently scheduled to take place in the height of summer in Saudi Arabia, football's showpiece could follow Qatar's lead in 2022 and move to the winter, which saw domestic seasons start earlier and finish later.