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Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 3:04 PM IST Infantino revealed that FIFA will not be accommodating Iran’s request to move their World Cup group matches to Mexico from USA amid the ongoing military attacks. Gianni Infantino. (Picture credit: AP) FIFA boss Gianni Infantino reiterated that the world governing body will not be accommodating Iran’s request to…
Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 1:02 PM IST The new rules will require at least two female staff members on the bench, including the mandatory coach, for all teams participating in a women’s tournament organised by FIFA. FIFA. (AFP Photo) All teams participating in a women’s tournament organised by FIFA must have a female head coach…
Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 9:00 PM IST FIFA has refused to alter the 2026 World Cup schedule despite Iran’s safety concerns amid US tensions, insisting all matches will go ahead as planned. The FIFA World Cup, on display (AFP) Oh well, it seems FIFA’s much-talked-about “neutral stance” on geopolitics is being put to the test….
Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 12:54 IST Iraq is set to face either Suriname or Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff final, in the match scheduled for March 31 in the Mexican city of Monterrey. FIFA World Cup 2026 (AP) Iraq will head to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match despite calls for postponement due…
Last Updated:March 11, 2026, 09:31 IST The Iraqi team is encountering logistical challenges due to disruptions from the Iran war. Mexico, USA and Canada will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026. (AFP Photo) Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has started issuing visas to players from Iraq’s national team ahead of the World Cup intercontinental qualifier…
Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 1:19 PM IST As the middle east plunges into a fresh crisis, there’s a possibility of Iran pulling out from this year’s FIFA World Cup scheduled to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico. Donald Trump isn’t worried about whether Iran will take part in the FIFA World Cup. (PTI Photo)…
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he did not care whether Iran participated in this summer’s soccer World Cupwhich is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. “I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes,” Trump told Politico. Iran was the…
Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 7:41 PM IST Former AFCON-winning coach Herve Renard lambasted Diaz for the costly error that let down the hosts’ nation’s hopes in the summit clash in tame fashion. Morocco’s Brahim Abdelkader Díaz takes and misses a penalty kick during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco,…
Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 09:02 IST Conservative MP Simon Hoare accused Trump of disrespecting his allies and called for football teams to boycott the upcoming World Cup in North America. Conservative MP Simon Hoare A British lawmaker has suggested that football teams should boycott the upcoming World Cup in North America in response to US…
Last Updated:December 17, 2025, 12:11 IST FIFA announced in a statement that a limited number of Supporter Entry Tier tickets priced at $60 would be available for all 104 matches, including the final. FIFA World Cup. (X) Organisers of the FIFA World Cup revealed a new reduced-price ticket category on Tuesday following criticism from fans…