AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup TV boom and attendance: Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina delivered record viewing in the U.S., with Fox reporting 38.937 million viewers (peak 51.685 million) and Telemundo prelims adding 22.6 million for a combined U.S. audience above 60 million, as FIFA also highlighted packed stadiums and record crowds. FIFA 2030 expansion fight: Even before the 2026 hangover fades, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is floating a 64-team 2030 World Cup, and CONMEBOL chief Alejandro Domínguez says it will be a “64-team tournament” with centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. Backlash from European leagues: Spain’s La Liga president Javier Tebas escalated the pressure, calling FIFA’s plan “irresponsible” and demanding Infantino resign for “destroying the football industry,” arguing domestic leagues are being sacrificed for a longer, more crowded tournament. Paraguay in the spotlight: The centenary plan keeps Paraguay in the opening-match lineup for 2030, tying Asunción’s regional football profile to the biggest global sports governance debate. Science diplomacy: A new AAAS–TWAS Science Diplomacy course in Italy included Paraguay among participating countries, focusing on climate, food security and biodiversity through cross-border policy work.
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