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• FIFA approves global consultation on mandatory homegrown youth players in club starting lineups

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Sports

  In a move described as a potential "football revolution," the FIFA Council has unanimously approved a global consultation process for a regulation requiring clubs to field at least...

• FIFA Considers Increasing 2026 World Cup Prizes Amid Rising Costs in North America

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Sports

  FIFA is evaluating a significant boost to the $727 million prize pool for the 2026 World Cup to assist national federations facing high operational expenses. The move follows conce...