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How Chelsea’s US$114 Million Payday Outshone Spain’s US$50 Million World Cup Reward
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph has placed football’s biggest international tournament at the centre of global attention, but the financial figures behind the celebrations have revealed a striking contrast: while Spain earned US$50 million for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Chelsea collected more than…
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Spain End Argentina’s Reign to Lift Second FIFA World Cup Trophy
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending holders Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final, taking the global crown from the 2022 champions and securing their second World…
World Cup 2026 Delivers Historic First as FIFA’s Top Four Ranked Teams Reach Last Four
Addis Ababa, July 12, 2026 (FMC) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a historic milestone, with the world's top four-ranked reigning men's national teams all advancing to the semi-finals for the first time in tournament history.
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Ethiopian Runners Shine Across Global Competitions with Series of Weekend Victories
Addis Ababa, July 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian distance runners produced another outstanding weekend on the international athletics stage, securing victories in elite track and road races across the United States, Australia and Brazil.…
Cape Verde Erupts in Celebration as World Cup Heroes Return Home
Addis Ababa, July 5, 2026 (FMC) – Thousands of jubilant supporters gathered in Cape Verde's capital, Praia, on Sunday to welcome home the national football team following the country's historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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CAF Invites Member Associations to Bid for Hosting Rights of AFCON 2028, 2032 and 2036
Addis Ababa, July 4, 2026 (FMC) — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially invited its 54 Member Associations to submit bids to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), launching the race…
Africa Makes FIFA World Cup History as 9 of Its 10 Teams Advance to Round of 32
Addis Ababa, June 28, 2026 (FMC) — Africa has made FIFA World Cup history after nine of its 10 representatives advanced to the Round of 32 of the expanded 2026 tournament, marking the continent's best-ever collective performance at…