A format for the 2026 men's World Cup will be discussed soon as FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani accepted there were "issues" with an earlier proposal for three-team groups.
Footballing icons Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar joined the tributes as the world paid respects to Pele following the death of the Brazil great at the age of 82.
Proud Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi hailed Alexis Mac Allister as one of the best players at the World Cup following the Seagulls midfielder's title-winning exploits with Argentina in Qatar.
SABC Sport previews the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Final between France and Argentina, which will be broadcast live on SABC Sport Channels, SABC Radio Stations and sabcsport.com
Portugal have parted company with manager Fernando Santos following their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Morocco.
France proved too strong for brave Morocco in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final, winning 2-0 to secure a clash with Argentina in Sunday’s final.