FIFA, Iran and 2026 World Cup

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FIFA won't alter World Cup 2026 schedule, so will Iran withdraw?
The possibility of Iran not sending a team to the 2026 World Cup appears to be growing larger by the day as FIFA and the Iranians hold firm in their positions.

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FIFA fines Israel, denies key Palestinian complaint and urges Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule
We want the World Cup to... - Gianni Infantino gives fresh update on FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule amid uncertainty over Iran’s participation
Iran's attack on Qatar a 'dangerous escalation': PM Al-Thani
Qatar on Thursday (local time) condemned Iran's strike on its territory, calling it a "dangerous escalation" and an "unacceptable violation" amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the Un...

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Day 20 of Middle East conflict — Israel attack on key Iran gas site prompts retaliatory strikes
Exclusive: Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran
Iran At FIFA World Cup 2026: Striker Sardar Azmoun Expelled From National Team - Report
However, a photo of his on Instagram with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Prime Minister, has not gone down well with his countrymen

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FIFA President breaks silence on whether Iran's World Cup matches will be shifted from the US
Blasts heard over Jerusalem as Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in strikes on Iranian gas field

Complete 2026 World Cup schedule with all match times

The FIFA World Cup kicks off in June. Here's the full match schedule for this summer's tournament in the United State, Canada and Mexico.

2026 World Cup schedule, how to watch live, dates, times, stadiums — Full details

The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums have been confirmed for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.

2026 World Cup European playoffs explained: How it works, teams, schedule, how to watch in the UK

How do the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup work and how can you watch all the games? ESPN has you covered with an all-you-need-to-know explainer.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Schedule: Record 70 Matches on FOX; 34 on FS1

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule is set to take over the summer airwaves with all 104 tournament matches airing live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34).

How Santos’ new coach’s remarks fuel fears over Neymar missing the 2026 World Cup

Neymar’s World Cup prospects may already be under threat, and Santos manager Cuca might have just added to these concerns. His latest comments point to a worrying physical limitation.

How can Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland qualify for 2026 World Cup from European playoffs? Route, difficulty, future groups

While Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, they still have a final chance to get there via the European playoffs.
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FIFA Mandates Female Coaches In Women’s Tournaments, Stands Firm On 2026 World Cup Schedule

World football’s governing body, FIFA, has approved fresh regulations requiring every team in women’s competitions to appoint a female head coach or
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Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico

Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.