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3dESPN News Services

UEFA 'lost confidence' in Infantino after failed plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has "lost the confidence" of UEFA over a plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors, the European football governing body has said.

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FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after backlash

FIFA president Gianni Infantino scrapped his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup after widespread backlash, including from within global soccer's governing body, and a threatened boycott by European nations.

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4dMark Ogden

UEFA to boycott WC; Concacaf rejects FIFA plan

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to a private equity group was dealt a major blow on Thursday, after Concacaf joined UEFA in rejecting the proposal.

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5dJoey Lynch

AU players slam FIFA plan, Football Australia stalls

Football Australia says it was unaware of FIFA's plans to sell stakes in tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup, but has confirmed it will not form a position until further information and consultation are provided.

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7dColin Udoh

Why are Nigeria's Super Falcons so tough to beat at WAFCON?

Before every Women's Africa Cup of Nations, predictions may change, the challengers may change, and even storylines may vary, but the one thing that has always remained constant is who the favourites are. Nigeria.

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21dColin Udoh

Babajide, Madugu welcome new 16-team WAFCON

Nigeria forward Rinsola Babajide and coach Justin Madugu believe the expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to 16 teams will make this year's tournament more competitive.

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21dColin Udoh

Nigeria retain backbone of WAFCON-winning squad

Nigeria coach Justine Madugu has retained the backbone of the squad that won a record 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title last year, naming captain Rasheedat Ajibade among an experienced 25-player squad.

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22dJeff Kassouf

USWNT to host world No. 1 Spain twice in October

The United States women's national team will host world No. 1 and reigning World Cup champions Spain in a pair of friendly matches in October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.

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47dEmily Keogh

England to face Greece in '27 World Cup qualifiers

England will face Greece in the opening round of the 2027 Women's World Cup qualifiers, while the Republic of Ireland have been drawn against 100th ranked Kazakhstan.

FIFA Women's World Cup Table

Group AGPWDLGDP
Switzerland3120+25
Norway3111+54
New Zealand311104
Philippines3102-73
Group BGPWDLGDP
Australia3201+46
Nigeria3120+15
Canada3111-34
Republic of Ireland3012-21
Group CGPWDLGDP
Japan3300+119
Spain3201+46
Zambia3102-83
Costa Rica3003-70
Group DGPWDLGDP
England3300+79
Denmark3201+26
China3102-53
Haiti3003-40
Group EGPWDLGDP
Netherlands3210+87
United States3120+35
Portugal3111+14
Vietnam3003-120
Group FGPWDLGDP
France3210+47
Jamaica3120+15
Brazil3111+34
Panama3003-80
Group GGPWDLGDP
Sweden3300+89
South Africa311104
Italy3102-53
Argentina3012-31
Group HGPWDLGDP
Colombia3201+26
Morocco3201-46
Germany3111+54
South Korea3012-31