Doha Diary: Think this is a slog? wait for 2026

Gianni Infantino’s one-man mission to spoil this grand party for us all will see the 2026 tournament expanded to 48 teams in North America

ONE MAN MISSION: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks to Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz Al Thani in the stands. Pic: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

No more hectic match days…for now 

If you’re feeling a little empty, a little distorted this Tuesday morning without a full slate of games, we feel you.