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Trump says Iran should skip World Cup for own safety

United States President Donald Trump has said that while Iran’s national team is welcome at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he believes they should not take part for their own life and safety. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote that the Iran national soccer team is welcome at the tournament in North America but added that it is not appropriate for them to be there, citing security risks linked to the ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran. He framed his advice as a warning about potential dangers rather than a formal move to block their participation. His comments came shortly after FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Trump had personally assured him that Iran would be allowed to compete at the World Cup despite the conflict. Infantino said football should help unite people and thanked […]

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Mexico fears Colombian narcos may sneak in as World Cup fans

Mexican authorities are working to stop Colombians linked with local drug cartels from using the 2026 World Cup to enter the country as fans. Security officials in Jalisco State say they are on high alert ahead of the tournament, which will bring tens of thousands of visitors to host city Guadalajara. Roberto Alarcon, Jalisco’s coordinator for strategic security, said there is a growing trend of Colombian ex soldiers and former guerrillas being recruited by organised crime in Mexico. He noted that some foreign nationals had already been turned back after failing to clearly explain the purpose of their visit. Officials fear that as the World Cup draws closer, foreign recruits could try to slip in using tourist packages and match tickets as cover. Alarcon warned that Guadalajara is an attractive base for certain criminal groups seeking to expand their operations. […]

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FIFA verdict: 10 key facts about Nigeria’s failed case against DR Congo

Nigeria’s bid to revive their 2026 World Cup hopes through a FIFA petition against DR Congo has ended in disappointment after the world body dismissed their complaint. DR Congo remain confirmed as qualifiers for the intercontinental play off, while the Super Eagles must now watch the tournament from home. Nigeria lost the decisive playoff on penaltiesNigeria’s on field World Cup dream ended when they lost the African playoff final to DR Congo on penalties after a 1–1 draw in regulation time. The petition was an attempt to overturn that outcome off the pitch. NFF filed a formal protest to FIFAAfter the defeat, the Nigeria Football Federation lodged a detailed complaint with FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, alleging that DR Congo used ineligible players during the qualifiers. The case centred on dual nationality claimsNigeria argued that between six and nine DR Congo players […]

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Ex Arsenal star Partey hit with two more rape charges

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape in the United Kingdom. The new charges relate to one woman and date back to an incident alleged to have occurred in 2020.​ Police said the alleged offence was reported in August 2025. Partey, now 32 and playing for Spanish club Villarreal, is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 13 to answer the fresh charges.​ In September, he pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to five counts of rape involving two other women and one charge of sexual assault against a third woman. Those alleged offences are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 while he was still at Arsenal.​ The Ghana international is scheduled to stand trial on November 2. He joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 in […]

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England extend Tuchel contract to Euro 2028

England manager Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will keep him in charge of the national team until after Euro 2028. The German coach was appointed in October 2024 and has led England through an unbeaten qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup in North America.​ Tuchel said he was happy and proud to extend his stay, calling the England job a dream role. He praised his players, staff and supporters and vowed to do everything possible to make the country proud at the World Cup and beyond.​ Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham said the new deal would provide clarity and full focus ahead of the World Cup amid speculation about Tuchel’s future. He revealed that the contract contains performance related conditions but insisted there is no better candidate available in world football.​ The FA also confirmed […]

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Spain pick Chattanooga as 2026 World Cup training base

Spain will be based in the US city of Chattanooga during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish Football Federation has announced. The city is about two hours from Atlanta, where Spain will play two of their three group matches. Chattanooga, a riverside city of around 190,000 people in the state of Tennessee, will host the European champions throughout the group stage. The federation said Luis de la Fuente’s team will lodge at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Downtown and train at the nearby Baylor School facilities. Spain, who won the World Cup in 2010, are currently ranked number one in the world by FIFA and are among the favourites for the expanded tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. They will face Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on June 15 and 21 respectively. Their final […]

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Infantino backs high 2026 World Cup ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the much-criticised ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, calling demand for the tournament “absolutely crazy”. He said organisers have received about 150 million ticket requests in just two weeks, far above historic levels for the competition.​ Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino explained that all revenue from the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada will be reinvested into football worldwide. He argued that FIFA is the only global body that funds football development in many countries and that these funds keep the game alive in around 150 nations.​ His comments follow anger from fan groups, who have described the 2026 prices as extortionate compared to previous tournaments. In response to the backlash, FIFA announced that a limited number of tickets would be available at 60 dollars to […]

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Scotland coach warns fans against debt over US World Cup trip

Scotland manager Steve Clarke has appealed to supporters not to put themselves under heavy financial pressure in order to follow the national team to the 2026 World Cup in the United States. He said the cost of travelling to America and buying match tickets is already very high and urged fans to attend only if they can genuinely afford it.​ Speaking to BBC Scotland, Clarke made the comments as members of the official supporters’ club were invited to apply for tickets for Scotland’s group games. The team is due to face Haiti and Morocco in Boston before travelling to Miami for a final group match against five-time world champions Brazil on 24 June.​ World football body FIFA has come under criticism over ticket prices that could see supporters pay thousands of pounds for seats at some games. Scotland fans are […]

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Cape Verde and Ghana Qualify for 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde and Ghana have both qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning disappointment into celebration after missing out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Cape Verde, an island nation of around 550,000 people, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the smallest African country to qualify for the World Cup. Ghana, a four-time African champion, also secured its spot after a strong qualifying campaign. Their qualification brings joy to fans who had been frustrated by their earlier failures. The two nations now join Algeria, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia as the nine African teams automatically heading to the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Four more teams — Cameroon, Gabon, DR Congo, and Nigeria — will compete in a mini-tournament in November for a chance to reach intercontinental play-offs in March. […]

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Mbappe to Miss Iceland Qualifier with Ankle Injury

PARIS, Oct 11 — France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Iceland after aggravating a right ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Saturday. The Real Madrid forward, who had been managing a minor ankle issue, took two hits during France’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan on Friday in Paris. Mbappe scored the opener before being substituted late in the game after appearing in discomfort. “He has a sore ankle and he took a knock there. He preferred to come off; the pain was quite significant,” France coach Didier Deschamps said after the match. In a statement, the FFF confirmed: “Mbappe will not be able to play Monday against Iceland. He has been released to his club, Real Madrid, and will not be replaced.” Mbappe spoke with Deschamps upon returning to the Clairefontaine training […]

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