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World Cup code of conduct changed to allow Scotland tradition after FIFA talks

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Scotland fans have been granted approval to maintain the tradition even though it does not meet the World Cup stadium code of conduct.

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Bolivia’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes reignited by shock return of fan-favorite as CONMEBOL cult hero quits retirement after two years

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Just as the nation prepares for a decisive intercontinental playoff in Mexico, great news has emerged: a CONMEBOL cult hero has come out of retirement in a bid to lead Bolivia to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Full kilt: Scotland gets FIFA nod on traditional garb

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Scotland fans have been given the all-clear to wear their sporrans at the team's matches at this summer's World Cup.

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Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games

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GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory at the World Cup. The…

Dressed to the kilt: Scotland fans get FIFA approval to don traditional sporrans at World Cup games

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Scotland supporters can wear their kilts in all their customary glory at the World Cup. The Scottish Football Association told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had reached agreement with FIFA for sporrans – the traditional fur or…

FIFA Says Scottish Fans Can Wear Sporrans at US Stadiums

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Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, won't have to leave a key part of their national dress at the World Cup turnstiles after all. Following talks with FIFA and tournament organizers, the Scottish Football Association says…

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FIFA president has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games

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The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months.

Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Neymar Jr. decision could be a hint about his place in Brazil’s FIFA World Cup team

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Carlo Ancelotti has opted against recalling Neymar Junior for Brazil’s March friendlies. The decision arrives at a time when debate around Neymar Junior’s international future has intensified, particularly following Santos’ recent domestic…

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FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left…

FIFA refuses to move World Cup games from Mexico despite cartel violence and fans' safety fears: 'Everything will turn out for the best'

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Chaos has engulfed Mexico in recent days after the army killed of one of the world's most notorious drug lords, Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes. That sparked a wave of retaliation.

Ilyas Ansah turns down chance to play for Ghana at 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Germany-born forward of Ghanaian descent, Ilyas Ansah, has turned down an opportunity to play for the Black Stars at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.The 21-year-old Union Berlin striker, whose parents hail…

FIFA backs Mexico as WC hosts despite unrest

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FIFA are monitoring the situation in Mexico but have "full confidence" the country can host World Cup games amid the recent unrest and violence.

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Scotland persuade FIFA to allow their fans to wear sporrans on their kilts to World Cup games - after fears they were too large to meet bag restrictions!

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Tournament rules only permitted certain types of bags into stadiums, and the pouch traditionally worn by Scots at the front of their kilt was deemed too large to meet the strict criteria.

2026 FIFA World Cup Host Cities In the USA Warn of ‘Catastrophic’ Security Risk Over Frozen Funding

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Security preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the United States have been thrown into uncertainty after senior officials warned that frozen federal funding could have “catastrophic” consequences for host cities. Almost $900 million,…

Gianni Infantino sends clear message on Mexico’s status as 2026 FIFA World Cup host

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Amid internal conflicts in Mexico, FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the country’s organization of the 2026 World Cup.

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 free from anywhere in the world with this VPN deal

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How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 for free from anywhere with a VPN. Top-ranked Spain, Kylian Mbappe's France and Lionel Messi's Argentina are amongst the favorites.

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Scotland 1 Fifa 0 as Tartan Army wins sporran battle

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It is an indispensable part of Scotland’s national dress – including among those who roared the country to a first World Cup finals in 28 years.

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La FIFA afirma que tiene confianza total en México para el Mundial, pese a violencia

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Por EFE El presidente de la FIFA, Gianni Infantino, afirmó este martes en la ciudad colombiana de Barranquilla que tiene “confianza total en México” para la realización del Mundial de este año, que tiene partidos programados en Ciudad de…

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Sports News | AFC Women's Asia Cup: India's Sangita Basfore Speaks on Team's FIFA WC Dreams

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. At the very start of last year's qualifying campaign, while the immediate objective for the India women's national team was to reach the Asian Cup, Sangita's focus stretched one step…