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Hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to become the biggest and most exciting edition in the tournament’s history, with 48 teams from across the globe competing in a record-breaking 104 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The expanded competition will bring together the world’s best players and nations for a month-long football spectacle, delivering more drama, more rivalries and more unforgettable moments than ever before as North America prepares to host the sport’s grandest stage.

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FIFA bans Kenya and Zimbabwe

World football governing body Fifa has suspended Kenya and Zimbabwe over government interference At a press conference held on Thursday, Infantino confirmed the development. Kenya's Ministr...

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World football governing body Fifa has suspended Kenya and Zimbabwe over government interference

At a press conference held on Thursday, Infantino confirmed the development. Kenya's Ministry of Sports - under Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed -suspended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) in November 2021 and appointed a caretaker committee that took charge of soccer activities in the country.

In Zimbabwe, the country's federation was suspended by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) in November 2021 also. While the government-appointed commission disbanded Zifa, it cited some of the reasons, including alleged sexual harassment of female referees by technical staff and allegations of fraud, as the basis of their action.

A suspension was somewhat looming, following the recent communication by the FIFA in November last year, where Chief Member Associations Officer Kenny Jean-Marie threatened to ban Kenya from football-related activities.

However, Jean-Marie said FIFA was willing to hold a meeting with FKF officials and the Ministry of Sports to address concerns.

According to the FIFA Statutes published in 2018, each member association is responsible towards FIFA for any acts of the members of their bodies.

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