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Iran to boycott US but not FIFA World Cup – football chief
The country’s football federation chief says the team will seek to play group matches in Mexico instead
Mar 20, 2026 11:16
Iranian team would be ‘welcome’ at US-hosted World Cup – FIFA chief
Gianni Infantino says he has received assurances directly from President Donald Trump
Mar 11, 2026 11:26
Russia could join Asian football without FIFA decree, claims lawyer
The Russian Football Union could switch from UEFA to the Asian Football Confederation, a sports lawyer has said
Mar 29, 2022 13:14
As football fans laugh at the thought of a FIFA World Cup every two years, will European Super League-style doomed ideas ever end?
Just when the failed European Super League seemed to have missed out on fatally damaging the reputation of elite football, a World Cup every two years has become a new topic of derision. Fans and players deserve better than this.
May 23, 2021 13:40
‘It will be a great World Cup’: Trump on 2026 winning bid
US president Donald Trump has promised a ‘great’ World Cup 2026 after the United Bid of U.S.A, Mexico and Canada won the right to host the tournament at a FIFA annual congress in on Wednesday.
Jun 15, 2018 11:25
Trump tweets congratulations to North America World Cup 2026 winning bid
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his congratulations to the United Bid from North America after it was chosen to host the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The bid comprises U.S.A, Mexico and Canada.
Jun 13, 2018 12:06
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