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Iran is to boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday. “We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports and the members of the Iranian delegation will…
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso is bracing for a bruising battle against Northern Ireland in March when the sides meet in their playoff semifinal for next year’s World Cup. The Italians are seeking to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014 after missing the last two tournaments in Russia and Qatar, both…
Italy will take on Northern Ireland for a shot at qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as the playoff draw took place at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday. There are 16 European teams and six teams from other continents that advanced to the playoffs, which will take place in March next…
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup — but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States. The US has promised a seamless experience for next year’s tournament despite concerns that Trump’s border crackdown could hurt fans. “For…
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup — but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States. The US has promised a seamless experience for next year’s tournament despite concerns that Trump’s border crackdown could hurt fans. “For…
President Donald Trump listens as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, on November 17, 2025 | Photo Credit: AP A meeting between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump has resulted…
President Donald Trump listens as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, on November 17, 2025 | Photo Credit: AP A meeting between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump has resulted…
A meeting between FIFA president Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump has resulted in FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket-holders receiving prioritised visa interviews, according to FIFA. Monday’s announcement outlined a new FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System (FIFA PASS), aimed at making the process for acquiring visas for the tournament as smooth as possible, and…
Norway’s Erling Haaland and teammates celebrate after Jorgen Strand Larsen scored their fourth goal against Italy in a Group I match of the World Cup Qualifiers in Milan, Italy, on November 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping…
Thomas Tuchel insisted England’s stars have bought into his team-building ethos after Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden were only given substitute appearances in Thursday’s 2-0 win against Serbia. Tuchel introduced Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham and Manchester City forward Foden in the second half at Wembley as he kept faith with the players who had impressed…
