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FIFA’s Silence Deepens Uncertainty Over Nigeria’s Petition Against DR Congo

Since the Nigeria Football Federation submitted a petition to FIFA on December 15, 2025 alleging that the DR Congo national football team fielded ineligible players during a World Cup play-off encounter, football followers across Nigeria…

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Iran says country can't take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 because of U.S. attacks

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Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said “I really don't care” if Iran takes part in the 48-nation tournament

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adidas Has More FIFA Footwear Coming

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We’re just a few short months away from the 2026 World Cup, and while earnest footwear innovations and high-profile collaborations contniune to trickle out for...

FIFA president says Trump reiterated Iran 'welcome to compete' at World Cup in US amid Middle East conflict

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said President Donald Trump “reiterated" to him that Iran's soccer team is welcome at 2026 World Cup in US, despite ongoing the Middle East conflict.

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Iran's soccer team cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, Iranian minister says

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Iran is set to play three games in the U.S. this June. But amid the U.S.-Israel military campaign that has killed Iran's supreme leader, Iran's sports minister said the team would pull out.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus may reunite beyond Saudi Pro League as Al-Nassr boss draws plan to battle Jose Mourinho for Portugal job after 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The future of Cristiano Ronaldo and his working relationship with Jorge Jesus could soon become one of the most intriguing storylines in world soccer.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup company as Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa eyes record milestone after Luis Malagon’s injury

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The road to the 2026 World Cup is already generating intriguing storylines, and one of the most fascinating could involve three legendary figures of the modern game. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could be joined by Guillermo Ochoa in…

NYC refuses to lift Airbnb restrictions ahead of FIFA World Cup

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Big Apple lawmakers are refusing to roll back any restrictions on the home-sharing rentals as Airbnb pushes the new admin to loosen the laws ahead of the World Cup, The Post has learned. Airbnb has recently made another massive attempt to…

Report: FIFA cuts operating budget by more than $100M

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FIFA has slashed more than $100 million from its operating budget for this summer's World Cup in North America, The Athletic reported.,In its annual r

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FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.

Iran out of FIFA World Cup despite President Trump welcome

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This news comes as Iran is engaged with the United States and Israel in a war in the Middle East.

Iran punishments for World Cup withdrawal and can FIFA replace them with another nation?

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Conflict in the Middle East has seen Iran's sports minister reveal the nation will boycott the World Cup in the United States, Canda and Mexico as the US engage in war alongside Israel against his country

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Sports News | Iran Cannot Participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup, Says Country's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The current round of conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other started on February 28. The West Asia conflict has caused disruption in global…

2026 FIFA World Cup chaos threatens as sports minister’s statement casts shadow over one nation’s participation

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With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, a dramatic development has suddenly placed one qualified nation’s participation under serious question.

Sports News | Iran Will Not Participate in 2026 FIFA World Cup, Says Country's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The current round of conflict between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other started on February 28. The West Asia conflict has caused disruption in global…

FIFA's stance on postponing World Cup as Iran pull out despite Donald Trump message

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Iran confirmed they would not be competing at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA insisted the tournament is 'too big' to postpone over their war with the US & Israel

Who could replace Iran at the World Cup? Countries who could take their place at 2026 FIFA tournament

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Iran looks increasingly likely to withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after being attacked by the United States. Who could take their place in the first-ever field of 48?