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Iran officials aim to meet with FIFA, discuss World Cup issues

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Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA's leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.,Mehdi Taj, presiden

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Palestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA event

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Palestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.

Iran to hold showdown talks with FIFA as deadline set after Donald Trump World Cup U-turn

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Iran are planning to play at the World Cup, with all three group-stage matches in the United States, after Donald Trump gave his blessing, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

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2026 World Cup rules tightened further as FIFA moves to stop players leaving pitch in protest, all thanks to AFCON controversy

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The road to the 2026 World Cup is already filled with transformation, and the latest development has placed discipline and conduct firmly under the spotlight.

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Trump says he’s ‘okay’ with Iran playing at World Cup after Fifa chief’s confirmation

US president Donald Trump said on Thursday (30 April) that he’s “okay” with Iran participating in Fifa World Cup this year that the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico.

Iran soccer officials to meet FIFA in Zurich and plan for World Cup games in US

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GENEVA (AP) — Iranian soccer officials are set to meet soon with FIFA in Zurich about their World Cup games…

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FIFA president ends speculation over Iran’s 2026 World Cup status as Gianni Infantino confirms final call 40 days before start

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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 40 days away, one of the tournament’s most discussed questions has now received a clear answer from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

FIFA President Insists Iran Will Play World Cup Games In US

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has firmly confirmed that Iran will participate in the upcoming World Cup, scheduled to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This announcement came during FIFA’s 76th Congress held in…

FIFA issue response to dramatic World Cup pressure 41 days before tournament

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FIFA have address significant criticism about the World Cup 41 days before the tournament.

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Fifa ramps up efforts to sell luxury World Cup hospitality tickets after revenue re-evaluation

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Fifa is upping efforts to sell luxury hospitality tickets for the World Cup, with packages still available for 102 of the 104 matches at the expanded tournament.

Full list of countries that have lost most FIFA World Cup final

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Reaching a FIFA World Cup final is one of the greatest achievements in football, but losing at the last hurdle can be a painful legacy.

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Every NFL stadium’s new name for the FIFA World Cup

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Matthew Stafford’s wife Kelly reveals why she walked away from her podcastThe 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday, June 11, 2026, and it will run through Sunday, July 19, 2026. It will be the first men’s World Cup staged…

Donald Trump breaks silence on Iran’s FIFA World Cup confirmation

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With just weeks left for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Iran has finally found its spot in the 2026 World Cup. With a temporary ceasefire in place between the USA and Iran, the relationship between the two…

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will 'of course' compete in U.S.A. as scheduled at the World Cup

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Iran was the lone absentee among 210 member associations at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver after a visa dispute

Afghanistan women's national team celebrate 'historical moment' at FIFA Congress after reinstatement

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The FIFA Council approved a rule change on Tuesday allowing the team to resume competitive play

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FIFA Congress shows Gianni Infantino likely destined to lead world soccer again, before campaign even starts

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Infantino is running for what would be his final term as FIFA president, with the election slated for the next edition of the FIFA Congress on March 18 in Rabat, Morocco

FIFA Presidency: CAF Announces ‘Unanimous’ Support For Infantino’s Re-election Bid

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has publicly confirmed unanimous backing from its 54 member associations for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president. The 56-year-old football chief, who replaced Sepp Blatter at the…

FIFA Emphasizes Unity, Anti-Racism Efforts At Congress As Infantino Seeks Re-election

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The 76th FIFA Congress, held on April 30, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, highlighted the FIFA World Cup™ in North America as a unifying force and reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating racism from football. FIFA President Gianni Infantino…