International Football Federation, FIFA on Wednesday decided the hosts for the two upcoming editions of its flagship men's World Cup, controversially confirming Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 event while picking Spain, Portugal and Morocco as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
The Indian football team's winless streak this year continues as they played a 1-1 draw against the lower-ranked Malaysia at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
In their last match of 2024, the Indian senior men's national team will face Malaysia in a friendly match at the GMC Balayogi Gachibowli Stadium on Monday, November 18.
The football's past and future is symbolised by the cup's design, which was inspired by NASA's Voyager Golden Records. The 24-carat gold cup also features many graphics that illustrate the periodic table, astronomy, and the football's magnificence.
"In World Cup 2026, there will be nine or ten African countries (and regions) participating in the World Cup," said Infantino on Tuesday, noting that the increase is to be made in line with FIFA's expanded World Cup format.
The sport's governing body also said it would allow national associations to open their transfer window for the 2020/21 season before the current campaign has finished.
No significant change in the FIFA ranking was noticed as international matches have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has claimed more than 4 lakh lives across the world.
The Italian Sports Minister had earlier announced in the last week of May that the 2019-20 season of Serie A would resume on June 20.
Infantino also praised the Bundesliga players for showing solidarity with Floyd.
Blatter was banned from FIFA-related activities for eight years initially before the sentence was reduced to six years by a FIFA appeals committee.
