Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup
[ad_1] FIFA president Gianni Infantino threw his support behind Iran’s World Cup preparations on Tuesday (March 31, 2026), attending their 5-0 friendly win over Costa Rica in Turkey even as their tournament participation is in limbo due to West Aisa tensions. Infantino’s surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team’s World Cup […]
Explained: Can FIFA strip the USA of FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting rights?
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[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has issued a ‘safety’ warning to the Iranian football team before the World Cup 2026. Can FIFA strip the USA of World Cup 2026 hosting rights? President Donald Trump’s veiled threat to the Iranian football team has resulted in a massive backlash, with many fans demanding that the United States […]
Trump’s World Cup ‘safety’ warning sparks backlash as Iran questions USA’s credibility, FIFA stays mum
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[ad_1] FIFA remains missing as US President Donald Trump issues ‘safety’ warning to the Iranian football team ahead of the World Cup in the States and the Asian federation hits back at the politician. Iran football team has hit out at the United States of America (USA) President Donald Trump after the politician issued a […]
Iran to skip FIFA World Cup 2026 after US attacks? Football federation chief responds
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[ad_1] The US and Israeli attacks on Iran have put the participation of the West Asian country in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in doubt. Iran’s football chief has now reacted to the matter. Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has become uncertain after the United States and Israel launched an attack in […]
Amid US-Israel strikes, Iran captain sets bold target: ‘We want to qualify for the World Cup’ | Football News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Zahra Ghanbari (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Football chiefs offered “full support and assistance” to the Iranian team in Australia on Sunday for the Women’s Asian Cup after the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on their homeland. Iran’s 26-strong squad arrived on the Gold Coast days before the strikes on Saturday killed […]