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Infantino insists Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite US war

Iranian football federation previously asked for World Cup games to be moved away from the US

The Independent UK

Iran soccer players honor alleged child victims of the war before World Cup warmup

Iran players and officials have posed with pictures of children allegedly killed by U.S. and Israeli airstrikes before their World Cup warmup against Costa Rica in Turkey

The Independent UK

Infantino says Iran ‘will be at the World Cup’ despite war with United States

The Fifa president made the comments while in attendance at half-time of Iran’s friendly with Costa Rica in Turkey

The Guardian - US

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A seat on the bench isn’t enough: what Fifa’s new women’s football rule gets right (and wrong)

Fifa’s latest decision to require every team in its women’s competitions to include at least one female head coach or assistant is, on the surface, a landmark moment.

The Conversation

Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.

Radio France Internationale

Fifa to trial Arsene Wenger’s ‘daylight offside’ rule in Canada after failing to gain European support

Arsene Wenger has pushed for the ‘daylight offside’ rule to be introduced in recent years

The Independent UK

‘No Plan B, C or D’—FIFA President Takes Firm Stance on Iran’s World Cup Participation

Gianni Infantino has weighed in on the prospect of Iran boycotting the tournament which will be co-hosted by the U.S.

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Japan’s Saki Kumagai: ‘I try to pass the baton to the next generation’

The defender, a sole link between the past and present, is focused on nurturing young talent to help her country realise its 50-year plan

The Guardian - UK

Australia 5-1 Curaçao: Socceroos win Fifa Series friendly – as it happened

Nestory Irankunda scores a brace as the second-half substitutes power Socceroos to victory in final match on home soil before World Cup

The Guardian - AU

‘We believe in each other’: Kosovo’s hard road from war to World Cup hope

The Balkan nation only became Fifa members in 2016, but win over Turkey would secure first World Cup finals place

The Guardian - UK

NFL Says 'We're Doing It Again' as Super Bowl Returns to Las Vegas in 2029 — Here Are the Details We Know So Far

The NFL has announced that Super Bowl LXIII will be held in Las Vegas in 2029, following the city's successful hosting of Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

International Business Times UK

Sheinbaum meets FIFA's Infantino to review Mexico's 2026 World Cup preparations

Mexico is stepping up planning for the 2026 World Cup after President Claudia Sheinbaum met FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in Mexico City

The Independent UK

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Italy—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Azzurri face Bosnia with a spot at the 2026 World Cup on the line.

Sports Illustrated

Amnesty International Warns Fans Traveling to 2026 FIFA World Cup Could Face Human Rights Threats

This year's FIFA Men's World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19. The United States will host 78 of the 104 total matches, including the final in New Jersey. Mexico and Canada will each host 13 matches.

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UEFA learn from FIFA's World Cup own goal with huge PR ticketing win

Tickets for Euro 2028 will be frozen at the same price as 2024, making them more than half the price of some parking spaces at USA, Mexico and Canada 2026

The Conversation

Canada becomes testing ground for FIFA’s proposed ‘daylight’ offside rule

After years of controversy over marginal offside decisions and the growing influence of video assistant referees, FIFA is now testing a potential alternative.

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty warns of 'serious risks' to certain fans during 2026 World Cup

Human rights campaign group Amnesty International warned on Monday that certain fans travelling to the United States, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup face serious risks from immigration and customs officers (ICE) as well as border guards (CBP).

The Guardian - UK

Interpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas

Authorities in Congo-Brazzaville have applied to Interpol for an international arrest warrant against Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas

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The Guardian - US

Drink in the jeopardy of the World Cup playoffs, it’s the last we’ll get for a bit

The bloated nature of this summer’s 48-team tournament mean Tuesday’s games will be the best we see until the round of 16

The Independent UK

Euro 2028 ticket prices revealed as Uefa takes very different approach to Fifa after World Cup backlash

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The Independent UK

Euro 2028 tickets to cost less than a parking space at 2026 World Cup

Uefa has committed to affordable pricing for its tournament in UK and Ireland, while Fifa has come under repeated fire for its ticket pricing strategy at this summer’s World Cup

Euronews

US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

FourFourTwo

FIFA 2026 World Cup opening ceremony: Date, time, location and event plans as Mexico play host

As the tournament in North America looms, here's what to expect when it opens up

FourFourTwo

'It’s a chance to put Iraq on a global stage not associated with war and conflict - the people are fanatical about football' Former Manchester United assistant aiming for World Cup glory

Rene Meulensteen has been assistant manager with the Iraq national team since last year with the side now just one game away from reaching the World Cup

The Independent UK

United States ‘facing human rights emergency’ ahead of World Cup says Amnesty International

A new report from the human rights organisation revealed severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful protest in each of the three host countries just months before the World Cup begins

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