FIFA Opens 2030 World Cup Bidding; English Clubs Face New Levy

FIFA has officially commenced the bidding process for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 Men's World Cup, with potential options for the 2034 tournament also included. This move follows a record-setting World Cup last summer, with reports suggesting platforms like Netflix and YouTube are among the interested parties.

In parallel, English football clubs are bracing for a significant financial impact from a new regulatory levy. The sport's newly established watchdog is expected to impose an annual bill of approximately £20 million on clubs, a figure that reportedly doubles previous government estimates. This levy aims to fund the oversight body's operations and potentially address various issues within the sport.