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The FIFA World Cup, often called the World Cup, is an international association football competition among the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The tournament has been held every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to the Second World War. The reigning champions are Argentina, who won their third title at the 2022 World Cup by defeating France.

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2026 FIFA World Cup: First four nations book their spot The identity of the 48 teams taking part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are beginning to emerge, with four teams already qualifying for next year’s tournament. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 06:06Published 2 weeks ago

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FIFA considers 'spontaneous' proposal for 64-team men's World Cup in 2030 FIFA is considering whether to expand the men's World Cup to include 64 teams in 2030, a spokesperson has confirmed. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2025
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Root on a mission to bring more to England's pot Joe Root speaks to BBC Sport about England's form, his 50-over future and past World Cup failure before England's Champions Trophy opener. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2025
I should have been blind after stroke - Roebuck Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck suffered a stroke six months after being part of the England squad which reached the World Cup final - this is the story of her remarkable comeback. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2025
'I signed Barcelona deal - then had a stroke at 24' Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck suffered a stroke six months after being part of the England squad which reached the World Cup final - this is the story of her remarkable comeback. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2025
Atkin shares World Cup title with China's Li Britain's Zoe Atkin finishes second in the freeski halfpipe Calgary World Cup to share the overall Crystal Globe title. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025

GB's Bankes claims third World Cup race in a row Britain's Charlotte Bankes claims her third successive snowboard cross World Cup victory of the season as she triumphs in Cortina d'Ampezzo. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2025
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No alcohol at 2034 World Cup, says Saudi ambassador No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, says the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2025	Rubiales tells court Hermoso consented to World Cup kiss The former Spanish football federation tells a court he is "absolutely sure" the kiss was consensual. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2025
Bangladesh spinner banned for £13,000 hit-wicket offer Bangladesh spinner Shohely Akhter is given a five-year ban for offering a fellow player £13,000 ($16,465) to be dismissed hit wicket during a World Cup match. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2025	Rubiales 'totally sure' World Cup kiss with Spain's Hermoso was consensual Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has told a court that he was "totally sure" player Jenni Hermoso consented to him kissing her. Sky News - Published on February 11, 2025
Hall pilots GB to double World Cup and Euro bronze Brad Hall pilots Great Britain to two-man and four-man bronze in the latest round of the bobsleigh World Cup series in Lillehammer, Norway BBC Sport - Published on February 9, 2025	GB claim World Cup and European two-man bronze Brad Hall leads GB to third in the World Cup two-man bobsleigh in Lillehammer, in a race which doubled up as the European Championship. BBC Sport - Published on February 8, 2025