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Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats
Canada makes history, routs Qatar for first World Cup victory
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
Hind Rajab Foundation demands US arrests dual citizen IDF veteran at World Cup match
The Hind Rajab Foundation, whose director is affiliated with Hezbollah, filed a criminal complaint against a veteran while he was in Sri Lanka on vacation.
Iranian football player's US visa expired after one World Cup game, Iran Football Federation says
The Iran Football Federation assured it was taking action to obtain a new visa for the team's winger, Mehdi Torabi, after his visa expired following a match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
Iranian Americans plan protests as soccer team prepares for their World Cup opener
Iran's participation in the tournament has been beset by controversy against the backdrop of the war, which began in February when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report
The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Iranian soccer team arrives in US for FIFA World Cup as the two countries reach a peace deal
The US Iran peace deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, with Pakistani and Swiss mediators present.
Iran's World Cup team gets warm send-off from fans in Tijuana, Mexico
Supporters in Mexico waved Iranian flags and chanted “Team Melli” as Iran’s players departed for their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off
Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.
FIFA's Infantino says soccer org. 'not kings of world,' US decides who can enter, amid visa scandal
Infantino said FIFA is focused on being a "sports organization" and would not intervene in helping the US determine approvals for entry into the country.
Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans
Iran’s sports minister has warned FIFA that the team could halt matches if unauthorized flags are displayed or political chants heard in stadiums, raising tensions ahead of the tournament.
