World Cup Coverage
FIFA’s Infantino says Iran, ticketing and visas are main issues on eve of World Cup
For Iran’s diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

Iran forward on World Cup experience

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US.-Iran tensions continue to escalate with FIFA World Cup just days away
Laurie Perez takes a look at the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran just days before the Iranian national soccer team is set to play a game in Los Angeles as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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HuffPost · 13h
Soccer-Protesters Call On FIFA To Kick Iran Out Of World Cup, Citing Regime Involvement
USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 20h
Iran forward on World Cup experience: 'Lot of tension right now'

FIFA’s Infantino defends US

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Soccer-FIFA Chief Infantino Defends Visa Handling, Ticket Prices on Eve of World Cup
FIFA President ⁠Gianni ⁠Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body ⁠had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednes

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ESPN on MSN · 16h
FIFA's Infantino: Better to 'chill' over World Cup visa issues
Reuters · 13h
Infantino defends FIFA's handling of visa issues ahead of the World Cup
Reuters

Iranian opposition urges FIFA to ban national soccer team

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Iran vs. New Zealand - Boxscore: Jun 16, 2026

View the Iran vs. New Zealand game played on June 15, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more
Barron's

White House World Cup Chief Defends Visa Ban For Somali Referee, Iranians

The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
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World Cup 2026: 7 best group games to watch

The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is the biggest yet. The 48-team tournament, comprising 104 games, kicks off Thursday and anticipation is growing. But, it has been a contentious build-up.

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