AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSports & Diplomacy: A fresh political row is spilling into football ahead of the Spain-France World Cup semifinal after former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy said France “does not have any French players,” triggering accusations of racism and xenophobia from French officials and Spain’s current government. World Cup Business: FIFA president Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine expanding the 2030 men’s World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, arguing it would give more countries a chance to qualify and keep improving. Paraguay in the Spotlight: The 2030 plan includes Paraguay as one of the centenary-opening hosts (with Uruguay and Argentina), keeping Paraguay tied to the tournament’s commercial and sporting expansion. Gaming Investment: Cirsa has completed a majority-stake purchase of Slots del Sol, Paraguay’s main online casino operator, signaling more international capital into Paraguay’s regulated online gaming market. Travel & Trade: Germany published its 2026 visa-free list for 62 countries; Paraguay is included for short stays, while Pakistan is not. Markets: Spain’s Ibex 35 opened lower as oil neared $80 amid renewed US-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
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