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Otamendi, Caicedo cleared to play after FIFA changes World Cup suspension rules

Otamendi, Caicedo cleared to play after FIFA changes World Cup suspension rules

  • FIFA said on Friday the move was designed to allow countries to field their strongest squads
  • The Bureau of the Council unanimously decided to amend article 10 paragraph 2 ‌of the ‌Regulations for World Cup 2026
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Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears

Asia football fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears

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FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

FIFA invites Iran to headquarters for World Cup talks

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Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss video

Iran will be at World Cup and will play in the US, says FIFA boss

By Reuters ·
Netherlands and Tottenham’s Simons to miss World Cup after knee injury

Netherlands and Tottenham’s Simons to miss World Cup after knee injury

By Reuters ·
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports

Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup, FT reports

By Reuters ·
Billion-dollar attack: France boasts a rich scoring depth other World Cup teams only dream of

Billion-dollar attack: France boasts a rich scoring depth other World Cup teams only dream of

By AP ·
Saudi refereeing crew selected for 2026 World Cup

Saudi refereeing crew selected for 2026 World Cup

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Iraqi national team gets a warm welcome from Mexican fans ahead of World Cup showdown

Iraqi national team gets a warm welcome from Mexican fans ahead of World Cup showdown

By Mohammed Fayad ·
War, delays and a FIFA jet: Iraq’s dramatic push to end 40-year World Cup drought

War, delays and a FIFA jet: Iraq’s dramatic push to end 40-year World Cup drought

By Mohammed Fayad ·
Supporters’ group file lawsuit against ‘excessive’ World Cup ticket prices

Supporters’ group file lawsuit against ‘excessive’ World Cup ticket prices

By AFP ·
FIFA planning for World Cup to ‘go ahead as scheduled’ amid Iran uncertainty

FIFA planning for World Cup to ‘go ahead as scheduled’ amid Iran uncertainty

By AFP ·
Far from home, migrant children kick off own World Cup in Mexico

Far from home, migrant children kick off own World Cup in Mexico

By Reuters ·

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