AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Semis Set: With the final week underway, FIFA’s last four are locked in: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina, after England edged Norway in extra time and Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1. VAR Rule Backlash: Switzerland’s quarterfinal collapse against Argentina was driven by a “mistaken identity” VAR protocol that flipped an initial booking and sent Breel Embolo off for simulation, reigniting debate over officiating consistency. Infantino on 64 Teams: FIFA president Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams for 2030, arguing it lets more nations “dream” and citing the 48-team format as a success. Paraguay in the Spotlight: The tournament’s political heat keeps spilling over, including renewed controversy tied to Paraguayan officials’ racist remarks involving Kylian Mbappé, with Paraguay’s Senate condemning the comments. Local Sports Watch: Paraguay’s Las Arpas are in Ireland for the Gaelic Football World Games, showcasing the country’s presence beyond soccer.
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