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US security official celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage
ICE will be at World Cup, but not to ‘round up’ migrants, DHS chief says
Mullin added that sometimes, law enforcement encounters major criminals at sporting events, such as suspects in murder cases or drug trafficking. In those cases, he said, arrests could be made.
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FIFA to meet Iran officials in Istanbul over World Cup participation in the US
FIFA will meet Iranian officials in Istanbul to reassure Iran’s national team over World Cup participation, ensuring safe entry amid US and Canada restrictions.
Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies
The mural, designed by Iranian-American artist Hooman Khalili, depicts children gathered on a soccer field and combines the stories of victims from Israel and Iran.
Iran holds World Cup departure rally despite continuing US visa concerns
Iran's participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
White House denies reports of visa issues for Iraq’s World Cup team
The White House has refuted rumors that Iraq's national team players were denied US visas, confirming they are on track for the World Cup with all players cleared to travel.
Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days
Canada, which is co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico, said it refused entry to Taj last week because of his links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
FIFA head announces no changes to Iran's World Cup schedule as protestors demand team ban
Protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, calling for the Iranian team to be banned from the upcoming World Cup for representing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iranian soccer officials claim 'inappropriate behavior' at Toronto airport
The Iranian delegation was on its way to Vancouver for the FIFA Congress, set to host representatives of all 211 member associations.
US not against Iran's participation in World Cup, but ties to IRGC not allowed, Rubio says
Rubio's remarks came after a top envoy to US President Donald Trump asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup.