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Gianni Infantino’s attempt at forcing Israel-Palestine handshake backfires at Fifa Congress

Infantino called representatives from the Israel and Palestine football federations onto the stage at the Fifa Congress but Palestine’s Jibril Rajoub refused to stand next to his Israeli counterpart

The Independent UK

Infantino tells Fifa Congress Iran will play at World Cup in the US

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Chess: England fail to win senior team world medals for first time in five years

USA retained the world 50+ title, while Germany-Lasker SGK won the 65+ equivalent, with England fourth in both events

The Guardian - UK

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A-League’s World Cup hopefuls out to grasp last chance to impress Socceroos coach

Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad

The Guardian - AU

Which records will Lionel Messi break at World Cup 2026?

World Cup 2026 could be Lionel Messi's international swansong and there are still targets left to hit

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Trump Laughs Off Iran Winning World Cup on US Soil: 'I'll Have to Worry About That'

President Trump has approved Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reversing earlier statements amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino influenced the decision.

International Business Times UK

Elusive championship drives City star McNamara

Matildas striker Holly McNamara has big ambitions -- but winning an elusive championship with Melbourne City is top of the list.

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Trump backs Iran’s participation at World Cup: ‘Let them play’

Iran’s place in the finals had been in doubt following air strikes launched by the US and Israel against the country

The Independent UK

FIFA Congress Takeaways: Infantino Reveals Re-Election Bid, Iran Assured for World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino led an often tense meeting in Vancouver on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino’s Palestine and Israel handshake attempt sparks clash at Fifa Congress

The Palestinian football federation’s president refused to stand alongside the Israel FA’s vice-president despite Gianni Infantino’s insistence

The Independent UK

Iran to play at World Cup as FIFA confirm matches will take place in US

Gianni Infantino insists Iran will compete as scheduled this summer following uncertainty caused by conflict

Evening Standard

How Much Money FIFA ‘Will Make’ From 2026 World Cup

The discourse surrounding the 2026 World Cup is not stopping FIFA from bringing in absurd revenue.

Sports Illustrated

Who is Gianni Infantino? Everything you need to know about the FIFA President

World Cup 2026 will be the latest in a succession of FIFA tournaments with more than a little baggage – but who is the governing body president behind them?

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Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened his address at the FIFA Congress by affirming that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations

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Mauricio Pochettino Teases Potential Tottenham Hotspur Return—But There’s a Catch

The Argentine is out of contract with the USMNT following the 2026 World Cup.

The Guardian - US

USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino says nation lacks ‘emotional relationship’ with soccer

The coach said that basketball and American football have deeper ties in US culture and called for more publicly accessible places for kids to play soccer

The Independent UK

Iran to play World Cup 2026 games in United States as planned, Fifa president Infantino says

His comments follow recent uncertainty stemming from the Iran war following US and Israeli airstrikes in the country on 28 February

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino tells Fifa congress that Iran will play at World Cup in US as planned

Iran’s participation had been in doubt following US and Israeli attacks on the country that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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Mauricio Pochettino Highlights Key Flaw in USMNT’s World Cup Preparations

The Stars and Stripes lost both of their matches upon returning to action in 2026.

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2026 World Cup Sticker Album: What It Is, When It Comes Out, Where to Buy, How It Works

Panini’s 2026 FIFA World Cup sticker album is the biggest edition yet, featuring a total of 980 stickers to collect.

Sports Illustrated

1994 Legend Cobi Jones Sets Bold USMNT Target for 2026 World Cup

Cobi Jones’s side made it to the round of 16 on home soil in 1994.

The Guardian - US

Vancouver community groups plan protests during city’s hosting of Fifa Congress

Community groups have planned “multiple events” across Vancouver on Thursday to coincide with the Fifa Congress being held in the city

The Independent UK

Lindsey Vonn opens up on emotional struggle after Olympic crash as she weighs skiing future

Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the Winter Olympics and has since endured eight surgeries after breaking her leg

Euronews

Football fever returns to Qatar after FIFA confirms U-17 World Cup dates

Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified.

The Independent UK

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics

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