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FIFA to increase participating World Cup nations to 48

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1 year ago

March 15, 2023

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The increase will see an extra 40 matches be played across the tournament

FIFA has announced it will be increasing the number of the participating nations at the 2026 World Cup.

The organisation has approved going from a 32-team tournament to 48 for the event in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

There will be an extra 40 matches that will be be played, taking the total games to 104.

Nations will also play one extra match compared to what they did in Qatar, going up to a possible eight matches.

There will be 12 groups, with four teams in each.

The top two nations from each group will automatically qualify for the next stage, while the best eight, third-placed teams will also progress to the knockout stage.

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How Google’s Gemini AI will stand against cyber threats

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15 hours ago

May 8, 2024

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AI takes centre stage at the RSA 2024 conference with Google unveiling advanced cybersecurity integration.

Among the myriad of announcements at this years RSA Conference, Google showcased the integration of an advanced Threat Intelligence Platform into its Gemini AI framework.

Tom Finnigan from Talkingbrands.ai joins from the RSA Conference to discuss. #featured #trending

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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15 hours ago

May 8, 2024

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Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Can AI revolutionise the fashion industry?

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16 hours ago

May 8, 2024

Nathan Langridge

OpenAI took centre stage at this year’s Met Gala exhibition, offering a glimpse into the future of fashion and innovation.

This years exhibition theme “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” will include a chatbot linked to a 1930s wedding gown worn by New York socialite Natalie Potter.

Karen Sutherland from the the University of the Sunshine Coast joins to discuss. #featured #trending