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Federation Square to host World Cup events after premier's intervention

ABC Australia · May 7, 2026, 12:54 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Matildas fans at Federation Square in 2023 ahead of the Women's World Cup.
  • Premier Jacinta Allan has intervened to overturn an unpopular decision to not host fan events at Federation Square during the upcoming men's World Cup.
  • The Melbourne Arts Precinct yesterday announced it would not hold public screenings because of poor behaviour by attendees in past years.

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Matildas fans at Federation Square in 2023 ahead of the Women's World Cup. (AAP)

Premier Jacinta Allan has intervened to overturn an unpopular decision to not host fan events at Federation Square during the upcoming men's World Cup.

The Melbourne Arts Precinct yesterday announced it would not hold public screenings because of poor behaviour by attendees in past years.

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