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Mattias Grafstrom

Swedish football administrator

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  • 4d ago

    Netflix secures exclusive Spain and Andorra rights to all 104 matches of 2030 World Cup

    The deal covers every live match of the tournament hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one free match per matchday in Spain and a free-to-air package of national games on a broadcaster yet to be named.

  • Oct 6

    FIFA cleared DR Congo for 2026 World Cup despite ineligible goalkeeper findings

    FIFA legal advisers found in March 2026 that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was ineligible to play for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the governing body dismissed Nigeria's protest on a technicality.

  • May 25

    Iran Moves World Cup Base Camp to Mexico as U.S.-Iran War Strains Relations

    The Iranian national football team relocates its 2026 World Cup base camp from Tucson, Arizona, to Tijuana, Mexico, amid security and visa concerns triggered by the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. FIFA confirmed the move on Monday, with Mexico’s president stating her country has ‘no issue’ hosting the team.

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