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The captain of the defending champion team dismisses criticisms and celebrates team’s progress into last-16
Appoints normalisation committee to run affairs, paving way for participation in World Cup qualifiers
FIFA official says co-hosts Australia will kick off event against Ireland in front of almost 80,000 fans
All Whites say one of their players was abused by an opponent; Queiroz insists no witnesses to allegation
All games will be shown live on terrestrial TV in 34 European countries
Only 220,000 tickets out of 930,000 for women’s World Cup matches have been sold out in country
Brazilian football body sets new standards in regulations against racism by allowing sanctions against clubs
FIFA President refers to ‘slap in the face’ of players and all women worldwide
Fifa stripped the country from hosting the tournament after two governors demanded ban on Israel from the event
Global football body will pay $355 million for sending players to 2026 and 2030 showpieces