FIFA World Cup: US war on Iran, Mexico violence, visa bans, Iraq qualifier
The FIFA World Cup 2026 was billed as one of the easiest to organise, but challenges still lie in wait.
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Bangladesh demolish Pakistan who suffer record low score in contest
Pakistan bowled out for the lowest total in a match against Bangladesh as the latter claim 8-wicket win to open series.
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup, sports minister says
Iran says ‘under no circumstances’ will it participate following the US-Israeli attacks that killed its supreme leader.
First Iraq footballers granted visas by Mexico for FIFA World Cup qualifier
Mexico issues visas to some Iraq footballers so they can play in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Monterrey.
Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino
FIFA’s Infantino says US president ‘reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome’ to participate in the tournament.
ICC rejects bias claims from stranded South Africa, West Indies cricketers
Frustrated players say they were left in the dark for days over their travel while England flew out within two days.
Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea FC sale cash may be under investigation as ‘proceeds of crime’
Documents filed at Companies House over 2022 deal could complicate row with UK over how money will be usedJersey authorities may be investigating whether cash raised by Roman Abramovich’s 2022 sale of Chelsea FC amounts to the proceeds of crime, accord…
Infantino says Trump assured him Iran are welcome at World Cup
Iran are scheduled to play three matches in the United States
LeBron, NBA social media react to Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game
Star NBA players like LeBron James take to social media to praise the Miami player’s incredible scoring achievement.