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Friday briefing: European and World Leagues bodies attack FIFA over match calendar plans

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17 March 2023 - 4:30 AM

FIFA has come under further attack over their plans for the expanded 2026 World Cup and new 32-team Club World Cup announced earlier this week.

FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that the 2026 World Cup will feature 104 games, up from 64, and also approved the access list for the 32-team Club World Cup which will take place every four years from June 2025.

After LaLiga accused FIFA of displaying a "complete disregard" for the football community, the European Leagues assoc

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