FIFA allows bigger 26-man squad for World Cup in Qatar
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA allows bigger 26-man squad for World Cup in Qatar

India TV News  

In an expected move to counter any possible virus cases within a team, FIFA has agreed to expand the size of the squad for the World Cup in Qatar to 26. Adding three players to the typical World Cup roster follows UEFA doing the same for the European Championship last year. Most of the extra players will likely come from European clubs whose domestic seasons must pause by Nov. 13 for the first World Cup held during the northern hemisphere winter. FIFA has created a $209 million fund from its World Cup revenues to compensate clubs with a daily rate of about several thousand dollars for releasing players to national-team duty.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 will consist 12 groups of four teams, record 104 matches

Firstpost  

The next FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be the first to feature 48 teams, a sharp increase from the 32 sides at last year’s tournament in Qatar. The expanded 2026 men’s World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the originally planned format of 16 …

FIFA World Cup: Tallest, shortest players and teams in Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Tallest, shortest players and teams in Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

Height, though not a determining element, is a key factor in football. The benefits provided by having tall players, at both ends of the pitch, have been displayed on various occasions in FIFA World Cups. Here we look at the tallest and shortest players and teams in the Qatar World Cup. Tallest Player The title for the tallest player in …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which club has the most players in Qatar?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Which club has the most players in Qatar?

The Hindu  

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will see 831 players from several leagues around the world play 64 games as football’s biggest tournament unfolds in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. Explore the representation in the interactive below: English leagues alone account for about one-fifth of the player representation in Qatar, with 158 players set to feature in the World …

World Cup 2022 squads: Latest news on every player heading to Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022 squads: Latest news on every player heading to Qatar

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Confirmed squad: Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, …

FIFA World Cup: Full list of squads, players announced for Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Full list of squads, players announced for Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off on November 20, all 32 teams are required to announce their final squad, of a maximum of 26 players, by November 14. QATAR Goalkeepers: Saad Al Sheeb, Mishaal Barshim, Youssef Hassan Defenders: Pedro Miguel, Abdul Karim Hassan, Tariq Salman, Musab Khader, Hammam Al-Amin, Bassam Al-Rawi, Boualem Khoukhi, Jassem Jaber Midfielders: Abdulaziz …

Qatar Announces Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar Announces Squad for FIFA World Cup 2022

News 18  

With just a week left for the FIFA World Cup 2022, hosts Qatar have announced the final list of the national team players for the tournament. Qatar, popularly called Al Annabi, will make their World Cup debut in the opening match against Ecuador at 7pm on November 20 at Al Bayt Stadium, which is about 30 km from Doha. Qatar …

World Cup complete squad list: Guide to all 32 teams at Qatar 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

World Cup complete squad list: Guide to all 32 teams at Qatar 2022

Daily Mail  

With the World Cup now just days away, many nations are already getting putting their final touches in place before flying out to Qatar. Senegal Goalkeepers: Seny Dieng, Alfred Gomis, Edouard Mendy Defenders: Pape Abou Cisse, Fode Ballo-Toure, Abdou Diallo, Ismail Jakobs, Kalidou Koulibaly, Formose Mendy, Youssouf Sabaly Midfielders: Pathe Ciss, Krepin Diatta, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, …

USA Soccer team at FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: United States of America announces 26-member team for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

USA Soccer team at FIFA World Cup 2022 squad: United States of America announces 26-member team for Qatar

The Hindu  

The United States of America announced its 26-member squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, set to be played in Qatar from November 20, 2022. This is the second-youngest men’s team the United States have sent to a World Cup, with an average age of 25 years, 175 days. Full USA squad for FIFA World Cup 2022 Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, …

Qatar World Cup | 24 teams to be based within 10km radius
2 years, 5 months ago

Qatar World Cup | 24 teams to be based within 10km radius

The Hindu  

Three quarters of the teams at the World Cup finals in Qatar will be based within a 10km radius of each other, FIFA said on Tuesday, announcing the hotels and training venues for the 32 national sides. FIFA said 24 of the 32 teams are based within a short drive of each other close to the capital Doha. More time …

FIFA increases squads to 26 players for 2022 World Cup
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA increases squads to 26 players for 2022 World Cup

The Hindu  

FIFA has approved bigger 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar, deciding Thursday to extend football’s relaxation of rules that help coaches and players during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ: FIFA sets July 15 deadline for AIFF constitution approval, Sep 15 for elections to avoid ban The squad size change will send a total of 96 extra players to the …

The expanding sphere of the FIFA World Cup
2 years, 8 months ago

The expanding sphere of the FIFA World Cup

Live Mint  

The 22nd edition of football’s biggest extravaganza, the FIFA World Cup, will be held in Qatar this November. Thus, while 60% of European countries have featured in the World Cup, that figure for Africa and Asia—where about three-fourths of the world population resides—is 24% and 22%, respectively. Across editions, European nations have cumulatively featured 245 times in the World Cup, …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draw schedule, Group, Match Dates, Time and final & everything you need to know
2 years, 9 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draw schedule, Group, Match Dates, Time and final & everything you need to know

Firstpost  

Full schedule of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar from November 21-December 18 Lionel Messi possibly facing Robert Lewandowski, Spain definitely playing Germany, and Luis Suárez handed a rematch against old foe Ghana. The draw on Friday for the World Cup group stage set up some intriguing prospects, with host Qatar playing Ecuador on the Nov. 21 opening day …

World Cup squads could be increased from 23 to 26 players for Qatar
2 years, 9 months ago

World Cup squads could be increased from 23 to 26 players for Qatar

Daily Mail  

Team squads for November's World Cup finals in Qatar could be expanded from 23 to 26 players by governing body FIFA, a source with knowledge of the discussions said on Wednesday. UEFA allowed 26-man squads for the European Championships last year, although only 23 players could be named for each game. Squads for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar …

IOC to expand football rosters to 22 for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

IOC to expand football rosters to 22 for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Olympic football rosters will be expanded from 18 players to 22 for the Tokyo Olympics, a person with knowledge of the change told The Associated Press on Wednesday. READ: France names Thauvin, Gignac in Tokyo squad Olympic squads are normally limited to 18 players plus four alternates. The expanded rosters should give coaches more flexibility during a tight Olympic schedule …

Teams to be allowed five substitutes at FIFA World Cup 2022, says OFAB
3 years, 7 months ago

Teams to be allowed five substitutes at FIFA World Cup 2022, says OFAB

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IFAB said the rule, first introduced last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will remain in place until 31 December, 2022, “for all top-level competitions”. Lausanne: Teams at the World Cup in Qatar will be able to use five substitutes per match after football’s rule-making body on Friday extended the right until the end of 2022. It said the …

FIFA abandons plans for 48-team World Cup in Qatar
5 years, 7 months ago

FIFA abandons plans for 48-team World Cup in Qatar

The Hindu  

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be played with 32 teams after a proposed expansion of the tournament to 48 sides was scrapped, FIFA announced on Wednesday. RELATED| Qatar planning for 32-team 2022 FIFA World Cup, says Nasser Al Khater “The involvement of these countries in the organisation of the tournament jointly with Qatar implies the lifting of this …

FIFA mulls expanding 2022 World Cup to 48 teams
5 years, 9 months ago

FIFA mulls expanding 2022 World Cup to 48 teams

India TV News  

The 2022 football Qatar World Cup may see an expansion from 32 to 48 teams, the FIFA President Giovanni Infantino, has said. FIFA decided in 2018 that the 2026 World Cup, to be hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, would use the new 48-team format, reports Efe news. "So, to be very clear, today we have a World Cup …

Feasible to feature 48 teams in Qatar World Cup 2022, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino
5 years, 9 months ago

Feasible to feature 48 teams in Qatar World Cup 2022, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that the FIFA's Feasibility Study has confirmed that 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup could feature 48 teams. If the move does take place, the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be the largest ever, moving away from the current 32-team format. “We came to conclusion, yes it's feasible to move from 32 to 48 …

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says 2022 World Cup in Qatar could still be expanded to 48 teams
6 years ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says 2022 World Cup in Qatar could still be expanded to 48 teams

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FIFA should if possible increase the size of the soccer World Cup in Qatar in 2022 to 48 from 32 teams, the global governing body’s president Gianni Infantino said. Dubai: FIFA should if possible increase the size of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 to 48 from 32 teams, the global governing body’s president Gianni Infantino said. “If you …

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