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Norwegian fans celebrate in Foxborough, Massachusetts (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup So Far

Amidst all of the logistical issues, outcry over ticket prices and controversy over travel bans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. The 23rd edition of the global soccer showpiece, which was awarded to North America back in 2018, was already due to be a milestone event before a ball was even kicked. The […]

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An installation promoting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

2026 FIFA World Cup Tracker: All The Key Updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States — the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and span three host nations — is fast approaching. The entire lineup of 48 qualified national teams and the match schedule have now been confirmed and the planning stages are reaching their conclusion. But […]

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The Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

One Month to Go: 10 Key Questions as World Cup Draws Near

This year’s FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever. It will cover the most ground (being hosted by three countries). It will feature the most teams (48, up from 32). It will have the most games (104, up from 64). And it’s nearly here. Eight years after the United bid from the U.S., Canada […]

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Alireza Jahanbakhsh (left), Mehdi Taremi (center) and Sardar Azmoun (right) (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Iran Edges Closer to 2026 FIFA World Cup Withdrawal

Iran looks set to withdraw from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its Sports Minister told state media that “under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup.” Ahmad Donyamali referenced the missile strikes launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, which killed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah […]

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Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke with the five Iranian players (Australia Ministry of Home Affairs via AP)

Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Granted Asylum in Australia

It has been announced that players from Iran’s National Women’s Soccer Team will be granted asylum in Australia, following the team’s exit from the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 last weekend. In a press conference on Monday, Australian Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke said that team captain Zahra Ghanbari, as well as Zahra Sarbali […]

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FIFA Marks 100-Day Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup

March 3 marks a milestone for FIFA: 100 days until the long-awaited start of the men’s Word Cup in North America. The first game will take place between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. The groups for the tournament were determined at December’s FIFA World Cup Final Draw held at the […]

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Irans's Men's National Soccer Team (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Participation Remains in Doubt

Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be held in North America, is in doubt after the president of the country’s soccer federation admitted that he was unsure if the men’s national team would be able to fulfill matches at this summer’s tournament, following its missile attacks in the Middle East over the […]

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Iran Decides on Tuscon, Arizona, Base Camp for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Iranian Men’s National Soccer Team will head to Kino Sports Complex in Tuscon, Arizona, for its official team base camp training site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, there is no news yet on where the team plans to stay during the tournament, although this is expected to be announced in due course. […]

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