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Report: FIFA makes final decision on team rosters for World Cup 2026 despite coaches’ wishes

FIFA reportedly stood firm on its decision regarding the rosters for next year’s World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is gradually taking shape. The international break in November was a major step in that process,

Soccer-FIFA ruling on players' release date upsets Cup of Nations preparations

By Mark Gleeson CAPE TOWN, Dec 4 (Reuters) - African countries were left scrambling to change their preparation plans after a surprise FIFA decision to cut down the time players must be released to their national teams ahead of this month's Africa Cup of Nations finals.

FIFA confirm official release date for players competing at AFCON including two Manchester City stars

FIFA have confirmed the date for when players taking part in the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) need to be released to their national teams ahead of the tournament.The competition takes

Mohamed Salah, Bryan Mbeumo & Amad Diallo get pre-AFCON stay of execution as FIFA softens player release rules in huge boost for Liverpool and Man United

Liverpool and Manchester United are two of many teams throughout Europe who are set to benefit after FIFA revealed those involved will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week before jetting off for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
MyJoyOnline

Clubs can delay the release of AFCON players until December 15 – FIFA

FIFA has confirmed that football clubs can keep AFCON-bound players until December 15, 2025.

USA World Cup draw 2026: USMNT group results, schedule, roster, coach and more to know

Set to play main hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States are entering a pivotal moment in their men's national team history.
Daily Post Nigeria

AFCON 2025: FIFA mandates clubs to release players December 15

Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has confirmed clubs can now release their players latest December 15 for the 2025 Africa Cup of

Mandatory release of Africa Cup of Nations players cut by a week, says FIFA

Clubs will only be obliged to release players for the Africa Cup of Nations from December 15 - a week later than the standard international window - following a decision by FIFA on Wednesday ahead of the tournament in Morocco.
NBC Chicago

Soccer players' union hits back at ‘autocratic' FIFA and Infantino in Club World Cup fallout

The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members. “Football needs responsible leadership, not emperors,” the FIFPRO ...
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