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The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off in three months, but what was set to be one of the most straightforward editions to organise in the tournament’s history appears to be growing more complicated by the day.
The United States’ and Israel’s war with Iran has implications in the sports world, with a war of words involving Fifa leaving the team’s status unclear
There are just under three months until the start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. News is breaking every day about this summer's tournament and there is no better place to follow it all than right here.
Graham Potter was initially hired to get Sweden to the 2026 World Cup. Now the former Chelsea coach has also been entrusted with the next edition.
The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's the latest we know.
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Who will replace Iran’s soccer team at the 2026 World Cup? FIFA faces dilemma amid US-Iran war
Iran won't play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid conflict with the US, pushing FIFA to consider a replacement. Here's which team could replace Iran.
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Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer's international governing body to postpone his team's intercontinental qualifier for the World Cup because of disruptions caused by the escalating Iran war.
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