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Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

The Independent UK · Jun 16

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Iran coach blasts team's 'oppression' at World Cup amid US sanction chaos

Iran's management has hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Fifa proposes first match of new tournament should be Israel v Palestine

Fifa is proposing that the opening game of a new youth tournament should be between Israel and Palestine, it has been reported

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15

Fifa plans Israel v Palestine fixture as opening game of new under-15s tournament

Fifa wants to schedule a symbolic match between Israel and Palestine as the opening game of a new under-15 tournament in the US in September

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

Empty seats at another World Cup match after ticket price controversy

The Group B match between Qatar and Switzerland was the first match to be taking place in the United States not involving the host nation

The Independent UK · Jun 13

FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in concourses

FIFA explained empty seats at a World Cup match in Guadalajara. Many fans stood in concourses instead of their assigned seats. Some empty seats were also seen in Toronto. FIFA is defending its record high ticket prices for the tournament. Many games were sold out before the event began.

The Economic Times · Jun 13

From Tom Cruise to Katy Perry: Stars out in force for LA World Cup game

Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, alongside Tom Cruise, attended the United States' opening World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles. The celebrity appearance followed Sir David Beckham receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier that day. Numerous other famous personalities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Katy Perry,…

The Independent UK · Jun 13

Los Angeles conjures up irresistible spectacle as USA sparkle in opening act

Every World Cup needs its hosts to start well, more so this one, and Mauricio Pochettino’s team delivered on a fun day on the Pacific coast

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13

Why did VAR overturn Tim Ream’s yellow card during USA v Paraguay?

The strange moment occurred in the second half of the World Cup match in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Jun 13