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FIFA scraps World Cup stake sale after confederation revolt
FIFA President Gianni Infantino killed the plan in a single sentence. "Our purpose has always been, and will always be, to unite and improve. As a result, this proposal will not proceed," Infantino said on 1 August 2026. No detail, no apology, no road map for what follows.
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World Cup 2026 schedule, results, bracket and group tables
World Cup 2026 schedule, results, live knockout bracket, full group tables and the golden-boot race, with Australian kick-off times. Updated as matches finish.