FIFA allows bigger 26-man squads for pandemic-era World Cup

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FIFA has approved bigger 26-man squads for the World Cup in Qatar. The extra numbers help the coaches of the 32 teams cope with possible outbreaks of virus cases. FIFA has created a $209 million fund from its World Cup revenues to compensate clubs for releasing players to national team duty.

FIFA allows bigger 26-man squads for pandemic-era World Cup

11 days ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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Times of India

FIFA increases squads to 26 players for 2022 World Cup

Football News: FIFA will allow countries to select up to 26 players for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, increasing the maximum squad size by three for the November 21-D

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BBC News

Fifa approves 26-man squads for World Cup in Qatar

Fifa has approved 26-man squads for this year's World Cup taking place in Qatar in November and December.

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News18 India

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The Hindu

FIFA increases squads to 26 players for 2022 World Cup

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