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FIFA confirms South America will have 6.5 places for 2026 World Cup
Along with confirming the spaces for South American teams, the leader of world football insisted the 2026 World Cup would have 48 teams, up from the 32 teams in 2022.
Thu Apr 27 2017
Brazil violence a 'warning', says Blatter
The claims of violence which forced the South America Cup final to be abandoned is a "warning" .
Sat Dec 15 2012
Football: Confederation probes Brazil violence
The South American Football Confederation said it was investigating the incidents which marred the midweek South American Cup final.
Sat Dec 15 2012