Here you can find the latest news on the Football World Cup. From the suspension of Indian football by FIFA, to the changes to the game schedule, and more, we’ll cover the latest happenings in world football. In this article, we’ll also discuss changes to the game schedule and the introduction of semi-automatic offside technology in European club competitions. And finally, we’ll look at the changes to the prize money for the winners.
Football’s biggest prize
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest football prize and is arguably the most valuable trophy in the world. Made of 18-carat gold, the trophy weighs 6.1 kilograms and features two human figures holding up a globe. Football fans around the world are excited to see which player takes home the trophy. The trophy is awarded to the most successful team in the tournament and will be displayed on the trophy stand for all to see.
FIFA’s suspension of Indian football
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was suspended by FIFA in July after the country failed to comply with a Fifa rule concerning independence. The suspension will remain in place until a new executive committee is appointed by the Supreme Court. FIFA has not said how long the suspension will last. The suspension means that the country will no longer host the 2022 U-17 Women’s World Cup. The decision to suspend India is not without precedent. Pakistan and Kenya were also banned from hosting the same tournament in July 2022.
Changes to the game schedule
Many ticket holders have been concerned about changes to the football world cup game schedule. In some cases, the changes will prevent people from seeing certain combinations of games. For instance, a New York resident with tickets to two games would be unable to see the United States play against Senegal and the Netherlands play against Wales. He hopes to attend both games, but won’t be able to do so because of the schedule changes.
Semi-automatic offside technology to be introduced in European club competition
UEFA have announced plans to introduce semi-automatic offside technology for the first time during the 2022-23 Champions League season. The new technology will help VAR teams determine if a player is on or offside more accurately, reducing the margin for error. It will work by monitoring 29 body points per player. The first games to be impacted by this technology will be those played in the Super Cup and the Europa League.
Australian bid to co-host the 2022 World Cup
Australia has been confident of winning the bidding war for the 2022 World Cup. In the aftermath of the 2010 vote, FIFA changed its leadership and voting process. Instead of secretly awarding World Cup rights to one country, the 211 member associations now vote openly. The new voting process also provides more transparency and dilutes the power of FIFA’s inner sanctum. In addition to the new leadership, Australia is also well-positioned to win the competition.
