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USA vs Iran at the 2026 World Cup? The Ultimate FIFA Dilemma originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Several issues have already surfaced regarding the USA co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with Canada and ...

The families of Iran's World Cup soccer team have been threatened with imprisonment and torture if the players fail to "behave" ahead of the match against the USA on Tuesday, a source involved in the ...

Our comprehensive guide to all the nations that have qualified for the 48-team FIFA World Cup 26™ to be held in the United ...

FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to attend a league game in Iran where female fans will be allowed to attend. Women were allowed to attend Iran's World Cup qualifier against Cambodia last month ...

FIFA said on Wednesday it will send officials to Iran "shortly" to look at the possibility of allowing female spectators into football games in the country. Iranian fans protested the ban on female ...

A long-debated question in sports media is when it’s appropriate for reporters to ask about off-field issues. That discussion can get especially thorny around politics, and team and league executives ...

Iran thrashed Saudi Arabia 6-0 to reach the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025, while Oman upset Japan 3-2 to join them. IR Iran and Oman have qualified for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup ...

Inter Milan star striker Mehdi Taremi helped Iran secure a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Despite his form woes at the San Siro, Mehdi Taremi remains a vital asset for ‘Team Melli.’ ...

DOHA, Qatar -- Before a ball was even kicked in Iran's World Cup opener against England on Monday, Iran's players made a powerful statement. In what seemed to be a show of solidarity with those ...

The stakes have escalated due to the actions of ICE and the fears of visiting fans being detained at the border. Furthermore Trump’s travel ban prevents citizens from various countries entering the ...