Liga MX president Mikel Arriola has admitted that Mexico’s rights to host the 2026 World Cup were at risk after fan violence during a game between Queretaro and Atlas. The riots began in the stands over the weekend and the game had to be abandoned after just 63 minutes, with 14 people arrested.

Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne believes that Arsene Wenger and FIFA’s idea for a biannual World Cup will work but as long as they work together with UEFA and the federations to get it rolling. The idea was proposed this year but has been met with a lot of criticism especially from UEFA and the fans.

According to ESPN, and others, Saudi Arabia’s football federation has officially and formally asked FIFA to look into staging World Cups biennially for both men and women. The World Cup takes place every four years but FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes that one could be held every two years.

Legendary Spanish footballer and World Cup winner David Villa has joined Odisha FC's football committee and would spearhead the global football operations of the ISL outfits. The 'Juggernauts' began their journey in the 2019-20 season but failed to qualify for playoffs in each of their campaigns.