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Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico. The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico […]

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June 6, 2026
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Revealed: How much clubs will earn from players at 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA has confirmed that clubs will receive at least $5,000 per player per day for releasing footballers to participate in the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The payments form part of FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme, which has been increased to $355 million for the […]

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June 6, 2026
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2026 World Cup: FIFA changes pre-match lineup format

Illustration of FIFA’s proposed pre-match ceremony format for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: FIFA The Federation of International Football Associations has announced a new pre-match ceremony format for the 2026 World Cup that will involve all players named in a matchday squad rather than only the starting line-ups. The new format marks a departure from […]

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June 5, 2026
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Shakira, Burna Boy to perform official World Cup song at opening ceremony

Colombian pop superstar Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the tournament’s opening ceremony in Mexico City. The pair will take to the stage at Estadio Azteca on 11 June ahead of the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, performing Dai Dai, […]

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June 5, 2026
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New York, New Jersey probe FIFA’s World Cup ticket sales

New York New Jersey Stadium (temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium) is seen from the inside ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 7, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) The US states of New York and New Jersey announced a probe Wednesday into whether FIFA has exploited […]

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May 29, 2026
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Neymar injury scare puts Brazil World Cup opener in doubt

Neymar is a major doubt for Brazil’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a calf injury that could sideline him for up to three weeks. Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar confirmed on Thursday that scans revealed Neymar sustained a grade two muscle injury, ruling the 34-year-old out of the team’s pre-World […]

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May 29, 2026
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FULL LIST: Palmer, Foden miss out as Tuchel unveils England World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man England national football team squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Captain Harry Kane leads the squad alongside Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice. The squad also includes the return of Jordan Henderson and Marcus Rashford, while Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins were selected among the attacking options. […]

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May 22, 2026
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Maguire ‘shocked’ to be omitted from England World Cup squad

England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was “shocked and gutted” to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad. The German coach will name his 26-man squad for the tournament in North America on Friday and began making calls to players the previous day. Manchester United’s Maguire was part of the England […]

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May 22, 2026
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FIFA releases World Cup 2026 anthem ‘Goals’ by Rema, LISA, Anitta

Afrobeats star Rema has teamed up with South Korean pop act LISA and Brazilian singer Anitta on Goals, the latest single off the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album. The track was released on Thursday via SALXCO UAM and Def Jam Recordings on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by an official music video. Produced by […]

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May 22, 2026
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England defender Harry Maguire said Thursday he was “shocked and gutted” to have been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.

The German coach will name his 26-man squad for the tournament in North America on Friday and began making calls to players the previous day. Manchester United’s Maguire was part of the England squad in March, having received his first call-up under Tuchel, but the 66-cap defender has confirmed he will not be going to […]

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May 22, 2026
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