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Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

Iran, World Cup loom over FIFA Congress

  • Iranian delegation has left Canada, claiming two colleagues were “insulted” by Canadian immigration officers
  • Iranian delegation has left Canada, claiming two colleagues were “insulted” by Canadian immigration officers
  • Infantino said that Iran will play at the World Cup “where they are supposed to be, according to the draw”
By AFP ·
State of play: How the 8 Arab nations stack up ahead of the 2026 World Cup

State of play: How the 8 Arab nations stack up ahead of the 2026 World Cup

By John Duerden ·
Iraq’s hopes of qualifying for first World Cup finals in 40 years under threat amid regional conflict

Iraq’s hopes of qualifying for first World Cup finals in 40 years under threat amid regional conflict

By Arab News ·
FIFA boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

FIFA boss ‘very reassured’ about World Cup in Mexico despite violence

By AFP ·
Cristiano Ronaldo extends goal-scoring record as he targets a sixth World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo extends goal-scoring record as he targets a sixth World Cup

By AP ·
De Bruyne says Manchester City return will feel strange

De Bruyne says Manchester City return will feel strange

By Reuters ·
Analysis Four talking points from dramatic week of Asian World Cup qualifiers

Four talking points from dramatic week of Asian World Cup qualifiers

By Paul Williams ·
Analysis 5 things we learned from Saudi’s World Cup qualifiers

5 things we learned from Saudi’s World Cup qualifiers

By John Duerden ·
How Arab nations are faring in 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers after Matchday 6

How Arab nations are faring in 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers after Matchday 6

By Matt Monaghan ·
Special Bento’s UAE enjoy dream international week to reignite World Cup hopes

Bento’s UAE enjoy dream international week to reignite World Cup hopes

By Matt Monaghan ·
Special ‘Like I never left this team,’ says Herve Renard ahead of first game back in charge of Saudi Arabia photos

‘Like I never left this team,’ says Herve Renard ahead of first game back in charge of Saudi Arabia

By Paul Williams ·
US views Copa America as last big challenge before hosting 2026 World Cup

US views Copa America as last big challenge before hosting 2026 World Cup

By AP ·
World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

World Cup 2026 to feature 12 groups of four teams

By AFP ·

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