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Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel-and-glass structure known as The Line, part of the broader development known as NEOM.
Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he will seek re-election in March despite calls to resign
'Where to kill Barron?' Iran airs video offering $10m. reward to kill US president's son - report
FIFA and Iran’s identity crisis - opinion
Iranians believe that regimes come and go, but the cultural and historical idea of Iran persists beyond any single political order.
Red card diplomacy: Palestine’s handshake foul rattles FIFA ahead of 2026 World Cup
Palestinian Football Association turns the World Cup tournament into a game of political football
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.
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).
‘Not FIFA’s job’: Norway soccer chief calls to scrap FIFA Peace Prize after Trump award
In December 2025, FIFA awarded Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, with the stated goal of “reward[ing] individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace."
Palestinian FA chief hits out at Israeli federation VP at FIFA Congress
Both men were called to the stand by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who put his hand on the Palestinian FA chief's arm and, with a gesture, invited him to come closer to the Israeli FA VP.
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.
Palestinian Football Association appeals to sports court over FIFA ruling on Israel
The Palestinian Football Association has long argued that Israeli clubs based in the West Bank should not compete in leagues run by the Israel Football Association.
