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fromFortune
2 days agoThe most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed | Fortune
This year's World Cup is marked by unprecedented geopolitical tensions among the co-hosts: the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
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5 days agoMore than 200 cultural figures sign statement criticising international response to destruction of Iran's heritage
We, the undersigned, warn that the conduct of the United States and Israel has inflicted irreversible damage on humanity's cultural heritage and, in light of the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, may give rise to violations of international law.
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fromSoccer News
3 weeks agoThe World Cup is for world stars, he will be there - Mbappe backs Neymar for Brazil return - Soccer News
Neymar is Neymar. Neymar is a great player. The World Cup is the tournament of world stars. In my book, Neymar is one of the biggest stars. I don't see a World Cup without Neymar.
Real Madrid
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 weeks ago'It's a chance to put Iraq on a global stage not associated with war and conflict - the people are fanatical about football' Former Manchester United assistant aiming for World Cup glory
Iraq aims to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, facing Bolivia in a crucial play-off match.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days agoIran women football players thank Australian government for protection
We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the Australian government, and particularly Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, for granting us humanitarian protection and a safe haven in this beautiful country.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks agoAsian Champions League quarterfinal sends Iran's Tractor FC to Saudi Arabia
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the draw on Wednesday to determine the quarterfinal pairings, a day after announcing that the western zone playoffs that were postponed because of the war in the Middle East have been rescheduled for April 13-14 in Jeddah.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month agoIran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month agoFormer Iranian Soccer Accuses Government of Holding Families Hostage' if Players Speak Out: This Is the DNA of the Regime'
Iranian women's soccer players faced government pressure and family threats after protesting during the national anthem, ultimately returning to Iran despite asylum offers from Australia and the U.S.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoIran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
Seven Iranian women's football players sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem, but five returned to Iran after pressure, while two remained in Australia.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoIran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
Seven Iranian women's football players sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem, but five returned to Iran after pressure, while two remained in Australia.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month agoIran still playing in World Cup 2026 despite withdrawal rumours, AFC says
The AFC has not received official notification of Iran withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite Iran's sports minister suggesting participation is impossible following recent geopolitical tensions.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month agoPlans to move Iran's World Cup 2026 matches to Mexico 'denied by FIFA' after Donald Trump comments
Iran will play all World Cup 2026 group stage matches in the United States despite negotiations with FIFA to relocate games to Mexico due to security concerns.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoIran's women footballers faced an impossible choice, but we must not romanticise what they are going through | Shiva Mokri and Moones Mansoubi
Iranian women's football players' silent protest during the national anthem represents decades of feminist struggle and carries life-altering consequences regardless of whether they stay abroad or return home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoIranian football enters post-Khamenei era with future shrouded in uncertainty
When times were tense, games were played behind closed doors. The heroes of Melbourne, who came from behind to win a playoff in Australia to qualify for the 1998 World Cup, were told not to come straight home to Tehran as the city celebrated. At that tournament there was more public joy after the famous 2-1 win against USA but Khamenei's statement was not the most sporting.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
2 months agoProtests in Iran: Ali Karimi leads sports' call for support
In the face of thousands of killings, leading figures in Iranian sport have been vocal about the need for help and action. Former Iran and Bayern Munich star Ali Karimi signed an open letter to FIFA's President Gianni Infantino, calling on him to "publicly condemn the mass killing of civilians in Iran, including members of the football community." Karimi, along with 20 other signatories that include other former internationals, a coach, a referee and sports journalists, also asks FIFA to act in the face of human rights being violated.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month agoIranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
Iran's Sports Minister declares the country cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup due to security concerns and ongoing regional conflict following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoWill Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Explaining the state of play
Iran's World Cup participation remains uncertain amid conflicting statements from US President Trump, FIFA leadership, and Iran's sports ministry, with FIFA delaying a final decision until April 30.
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fromDefector
1 month agoIran Plans To Boycott World Cup Due To FIFA Peace Prize Winner's Murderous, Unprovoked War | Defector
Iran's sports minister announced the country will not participate in the 2026 World Cup, citing U.S. military actions and the assassination of Iranian leadership as reasons for withdrawal.
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fromESPN.com
1 month agoIran's situation at the 2026 World Cup: Will they play? What happens if they don't?
Iran's 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with multiple potential scenarios that could prevent their competition.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month agoPresident of Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
Iran's soccer federation president questions whether the national team can participate in World Cup matches in the United States following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
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