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SoFi Stadium facing question marks over 2026 World Cup final

SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, could be ruled out of hosting the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to its pitch being too narrow.

2022 in review – June

The quandary surrounding AC Milan’s stadium project was one of the main items on the agenda for RedBird Capital Partners as the US private investment firm completed a takeover deal of the Serie A football club in June.

Stadium beer policy reversed for World Cup

FIFA has today (Friday) confirmed a major about-turn on the eve of the 2022 World Cup by announcing that alcoholic beverages will no longer be sold to fans inside or around the perimeter of Qatari stadia.

Gijón plans El Molinón investment to aid 2030 World Cup hopes

A €40m (£36.1m/$38.5m) renovation project has been proposed for Estadio El Molinón, home of Spanish Segunda División football club Sporting…

Lusail Stadium hosts first full-capacity event

Lusail Stadium, the centrepiece for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, staged its first full-capacity event on Friday night…

Alcohol to be sold outside Qatar 2022 venues

Fans attending matches at this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be permitted to drink alcohol prior to kick-off…

Lusail Stadium gains five-star sustainability rating

Lusail Stadium, the centrepiece for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has achieved a five-star rating under the Global…

Qatar 2022 now set to open at Al Bayt Stadium – reports

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to commence one day earlier than planned, according to multiple reports, through a…

RFEF announces 15-venue shortlist for 2030 World Cup bid

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has today (Thursday) revealed a shortlist of 15 venues that are seeking to stage matches…

Qatar 2022 venues to introduce semi-automated offside technology

FIFA has today (Friday) announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the 2022 World Cup, with Qatar’s eight…

Johan Cruijff ArenA to host World Cup viewing parties for Dutch fans

The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has detailed plans for Johan Cruijff ArenA to host viewing parties for the Netherlands’ matches…

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