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FIFA-World-Cup

Americas 3 weeks ago

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Indonesia urges citizens in Mexico to stay vigilant after deadly cartel clashes

The government has urged Indonesian citizens in Mexico to remain vigilant after violent clashes erupted between the military and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) following the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera.

Sports 3 months ago

High demand for 2026 World Cup tickets despite fans slamming prices

Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

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Gay people living under radar in Qatar prepare warily for World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar puts the country’s discrimination against the LGBTQ community under the spotlight.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

Hublot releases line of watches for FIFA World Cup

The limited-series watch is equipped with soccer-oriented features.

Sports 5 years ago

Closed-door matches not an option, says PSSI chief

Lawmakers were split between those who favor continuing the competitions for entertainment value in a time of crisis, and those who worry the COVID-19 outbreak is too much of a risk.

Sports 5 years ago

New bribe details on 2018, 2022 World Cup votes as execs charged

Two former executives with US media giant Fox were charged with corruption, bank fraud and money-laundering on Monday as US federal prosecutors shed fresh light on the scandal-tainted bidding war for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Sports 6 years ago

COVID-19: Indonesia respects decision to postpone FIFA World Cup qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation has delayed several qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup over the COVID-19 outbreak - a decision Indonesia's soccer association respects.

Opinion 6 years ago

Should ASEAN bid for the World Cup?

Amid heavy political discussions, there was at least one moment of levity during the recent ASEAN Summit. The president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, presented soccer jerseys to the 10 ASEAN heads of state.

Entertainment 7 years ago

Indonesian drummer to play for 24 hours at World Cup Final

Indonesian record-breaking drummer Kunto Hartono is set to play the drums for 24 hours with blindfolds on leading up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Moscow.