We’ve got another big weekend coming up, as the 2022 World Cup finally comes to a conclusion on Sunday morning. Here are a few things to talk about while we wait!
Lots of news out of the FIFA Council meeting this morning: president Gianni Infantino announced plans for a lot of new international competitions including a 32-team men’s Club World Cup beginning in 2025, women’s Club World Cup, women’s Futsal World Cup, and FIFA-sponsored men’s friendlies called the “FIFA World Series.” The Council also endorsed expanding the number of women’s teams at the Olympics from 12 to 16.