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FIFA's Infantino ends Iran World Cup uncertainty

Ongoing speculation surrounding Iran’s participation at the tournament has been put to bed

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will take part in its World Cup fixtures held in the United States

Yamal in tears as World Cup dream takes hit

The teenager limped off during Barcelona’s clash against Celta Vigo

Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick hugs Lamine Yamal as he is substituted due to injury

Capello gives brutal take on England’s World Cup hopes

The Italian managed England during the 2010 World Cup

The former England boss gave an honest response when asked about England's chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Harry Kane current favourite to win 2026 Ballon d’Or

The Englishman has produced eye-watering numbers this season

English forward Harry Kane is in with a great chance of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or

World Cup fans face $150 train rides to MetLife Stadium

Transit costs surge as New Jersey seeks to recover $62m tournament expenses

Group stage matches for soccer powerhouses Brazil, France, Germany and England, along with other nations, begin June 13.

Coldplay's Chris Martin to curate World Cup 2026 finale

FIFA introduces Super Bowl-style halftime show for the first time with Martin curating it

Chris Martin is set to oversee the creative direction of the World Cup final halftime show.

Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup

Saudi Arabia will face Spain, Uruguay and Cape Verde in Group H at this year's World Cup

Renard, 57, returned for a second spell as Saudi coach at the end of 2024, having led them at the last World Cup in Qatar.

Iran will participate in World Cup: FIFA president

Infantino says participation must go ahead regardless of Middle East conflict

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 summit on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.

FIFA asked to pay for World Cup transport ticket hikes

"FIFA is set to reap nearly $11 billion from this summer's World Cup," Schumer commented

A return ticket for the journey normally costs $12.90.

Three UAE match officials head to 2026 FIFA World Cup

The trio are among 52 referees, 88 assistant referees, and 30 video officials selected

Referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali will feature at the 2026 World Cup

$10,990 World Cup tickets during glitch-hampered sale

Price had been $8,680 when FIFA sold tickets after the tournament draw in December

Tickets were listed for 17 of the 72 group-stage matches by Wednesday night and none of the knockout stage games.

Final ticket sales phase begins for FIFA World Cup

In total, nearly seven million tickets are being offered for the competition

Tickets will be released for sale on a rolling basis -- including, on occasion, for matches taking place on the very same day -- according to FIFA.

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