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The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially gets underway on Thursday night, with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match of the quadrennial event. Before the opening match is held in Mexico City, FIFA has planned a curtain-raiser event, featuring some of the biggest artists in the world. International musician Shakira…
Last Updated:June 11, 2026, 10:20 IST Iran has warned it could halt World Cup matches if protest flags or anti-team slogans appear in stadiums, adding another layer of tension to a politically charged tournament. (Credit: AP) Iran has warned that it could stop FIFA World Cup matches if what it describes as unauthorised flags or…
28 years on from their last appearance on the global stage, Norway are back at the FIFA World Cup after a perfect qualification campaign that saw them win all eight of their matches. Those victories included two against four-time champions Italy, who were favourites to progress from the group but ultimately missed the…
Here’s a look at the bench of both teams: Argentina: Juan Musso, Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lautaro Martinez, Thiago Almada, Nicolas Paz, and Nicolas Capaldo Iceland: Hakon Valdimarsson, Anton Ari Einarsson, Stefan Thordarson, Dagur Thorhallsson, Kristian Hlynsson, Gisli Thordarson, Brynjolfur Willumsson, Daniel Gudjohnsen, Kristall Mani Ingason, and Jon Dagur…
Here’s a look at the bench of both teams: Argentina: Juan Musso, Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Tagliafico, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lautaro Martinez, Thiago Almada, Nicolas Paz, and Nicolas Capaldo Iceland: Hakon Valdimarsson, Anton Ari Einarsson, Stefan Thordarson, Dagur Thorhallsson, Kristian Hlynsson, Gisli Thordarson, Brynjolfur Willumsson, Daniel Gudjohnsen, Kristall Mani Ingason, and Jon Dagur…
Last Updated:June 09, 2026, 3:20 PM IST Iran Football Federation says the US withdrew its ticket allocation for 2026 World Cup group games, blocking Iranian fans, urges FIFA to intervene as team shifts base to Mexico. Iran football fans wave as players arrive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico (AP) The Iranian Football…
Last Updated:June 06, 2026, 5:15 PM IST Iran condemns US for denying visas to 15 Iran delegation staff before 2026 FIFA World Cup, calls move political, vows to pursue case with FIFA amid wider US Iran tensions United States of America has refused to grant visas to 15 members of Iran’s delegation (AP) A diplomatic…
Last Updated:June 06, 2026, 11:47 IST Iran’s participation in the World Cup is officially confirmed after the United States granted visas to the national team despite ongoing political tensions. (Credit: AP) Iran’s national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending uncertainty over the country’s…
A major website error led to several fans being able to book tickets for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at no cost, FIFA has confirmed. According to a report by Sky Newsaround 60 supporters were able to secure tickets at “USD 0” after a checkout glitch. However, FIFA has now reportedly demanded that…
Last Updated:June 04, 2026, 11:58 IST Protesters have warned they could stage demonstrations during the World Cup if the government fails to meet their labor demands. A World Cup statue, with graffiti that reads in Spanish, “The National Educational Workers Coordination lives” lies sideways during a teachers’ protest. (AP Photo) Protesters stormed a government building…