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Brazilian World Cup stadium hit by power cut amid energy debts

Manaus’ Arena da Amazônia, which hosted matches during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, has had its power cut off after a failure to pay electricity bills owed to Amazonas Energia.

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…

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…

Report questions Qatar 2022’s carbon-neutral claim

Carbon Market Watch, a non-profit association with expertise in carbon pricing, has released a report which questions claims made by…

Amnesty International urges FIFA to compensate Qatar’s World Cup workers

Human rights organisation Amnesty International has urged FIFA, football’s global governing body, to fund a major compensation programme for “abused”…

Qatar 2022 venue to stage World Cup play-offs

Qatar’s Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, one of the host venues for this year’s FIFA World Cup, has been selected to…

UK and Ireland to focus on Euro 2028 bid as World Cup plans dropped

The football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have today (Monday) announced their intention…

Qatar 2022 inaugurates two stadiums on opening day of FIFA Arab Cup

Two stadiums that will be used during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar hosted their first matches yesterday (Tuesday)…

FIFA concludes World Cup inspections with visit to Toronto

FIFA, football’s global governing body, has completed its inspection of candidate host cities for the 2026 World Cup, which will…

Qatar 2022 delivers latest World Cup stadium

Qatar has officially opened Al Thumama Stadium, the sixth tournament-ready venue that will be used during next year’s FIFA World…

Montreal pulls out of 2026 World Cup venue selection process

Montreal has withdrawn from the venue selection process for the 2026 edition of football’s FIFA World Cup, which Canada will…

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