Monday briefing: UEFA and CONCACAF begin talks over World Cup rival competition

UEFA and CONCACAF have begun talks over creating a joint Nations League involving their member associations, with the proposed competition potentially launching in 2028, according to The Guardian.

The biennial tournament would combine the two confederations’ existing Nations League structures and could feature leading European countries playing competitive matches against CONCACAF teams.

Discussions have started in recent weeks and remain at an early stage, with the number of team