Infantino hints at 64-team World Cup after Spain claim expanded title
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of a 64-team men’s World Cup after the first 48-team tournament concluded in North America with Spain lifting the trophy.
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Lewis Holtby Announces Retirement from Professional Football at 35
Former Germany international Lewis Holtby has announced his retirement from professional football at age 35, concluding a career that included spells at Schalke, Tottenham and NAC Breda.
Germany fall to 12th as Morocco rise in latest FIFA rankings
Germany have dropped two places to 12th in the latest FIFA world rankings following their Round of 32 exit at the 2026 World Cup. Spain lead the way after lifting the trophy in New York, while Morocco climbed to fifth place.
Infantino set for fourth term as FIFA president after securing 200-plus endorsements
Gianni Infantino will stand unopposed in the FIFA presidential election this March after securing formal support from over 200 member associations, leaving Germany among the few yet to declare.
Klopp confirms Germany appointment imminent as Friday unveiling looms
Jürgen Klopp has confirmed talks to become Germany head coach are at an advanced stage, with the former Liverpool manager expected to sign his contract on Friday and succeed Julian Nagelsmann.
Germany legends clash over Kimmich future amid calls for squad clean-up
Didi Hamann and Mario Basler have demanded senior players including Joshua Kimmich be dropped from the Germany squad, but Lothar Matthäus has strongly defended the captain.
Nagelsmann facing backlash from Germany squad over World Cup handling
Germany’s early 2026 World Cup exit has sparked criticism of Julian Nagelsmann’s management, with players claiming they felt ignored and misled about their selection status.
German court orders FIFA to disclose World Cup ticket seller identities
A Frankfurt court has issued an injunction against FIFA demanding transparency in secondary ticket sales, though the ruling applies only in Germany and will not affect the current tournament.
Klopp on verge of Germany appointment as DFB confirms deal close
Jürgen Klopp is set to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany head coach on a contract running until after the 2030 World Cup, with the DFB confirming negotiations with Red Bull are nearing completion.
Gladbach Prospect Wael Mohya Commits to Morocco Over Germany
Borussia Mönchengladbach teenager Wael Mohya is set to switch international allegiance from Germany to Morocco after holding concrete talks with the Atlas Lions’ federation.