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The Matildas’ coach wants the side to face the world’s best – so why are they playing Malawi next?

In the afterglow of the Asian Cup, Australia will begin preparations for the 2027 Women’s World Cup with a friendly series alongside three low-ranked teams

The Guardian - AU

Italy vs. Northern Ireland—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Italy and Northern Ireland find themselves two hurdles from the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Fifa reveals plans for final round of World Cup 2026 ticket sales – here’s what to know

Additional tickets will be put on general sale from April 1 to the end of the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19

The Independent UK

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TSA staffing crisis escalates as agents quit, stay home

More than 450 agents have departed during the partial government shutdown.

Axios

FA resists Manchester United lobbying for rebuilt Old Trafford to host 2035 World Cup final

The FA is resisting lobbying from Manchester United to nominate a rebuilt Old Trafford as the venue for the showpiece to the 2035 Women’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

New Caledonia face Jamaica in hunt for glory at World Cup

The finest footballers from the French territory of New Caledonia take on Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on Thursday in a match that could lead to a place for the first time at the football World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup

On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.

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Welcome to the Fifa Series – football’s random friendly fixture generator

In today’s Football Daily: time to focus on the really big international games

The Guardian - UK

Football fans lodge complaint with European Commission over Fifa’s ‘exploitative’ World Cup ticket prices

Fifa has faced backlash in recent months over its ticket prices for this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

FIFA Cancels Thousands of Hotel Rooms—Is the World Cup 2026 Cancelled or Just Overbooked?

FIFA cancels thousands of hotel reservations for the 2026 World Cup in cities like Philadelphia and Mexico City, sparking concerns over demand, planning, and the local hotel markets.

International Business Times UK

FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

AAP

FIFA canceled thousands of hotel room reservations in World Cup host cities

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The Independent UK

FIFA is canceling its reserved hotel rooms in World Cup host cities – but nobody is saying why

The world soccer organisation has reportedly canceled hotel rooms in other host cities, including 800 in Mexico City

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in crisis after early Champions Cup elimination

The South Florida side's shock exit this week has raised plenty of questions about the state of team

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The Independent UK

Israel football chief responds to Fifa’s decision not to act after Palestinian FA called for suspension

A Fifa committee recommended no action against the Israel FA after the Palestinian FA raised a complaint

Sports Illustrated

Iran Soccer Chief Defines Terms of 2026 World Cup ‘Boycott’

A desire to play Iran’s World Cup opener in Mexico has been expressed.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games from United States

Iran are scheduled to play their three group matches in the US, but will refuse to travel there over fears for their safety

The Independent UK

Fifa passes groundbreaking new regulations affecting all teams

It hopes the new rule will address a troubling issue within the sport

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The Independent UK

Fifa president responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games out of US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the World Cup will proceed as scheduled, rejecting Iran's request to move its games from the United States to Mexico.

AAP

Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Australia's hopes of hosting either the 2031 or 2035 men's Asian Cup will have to be rethought after the continent's soccer confederation halted all bidding.

The Independent UK

Fifa issues decisions on Iran’s World Cup request and Israel complaint

Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled

The Independent UK

Iran football chief vows to ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ amid bid to move matches to Mexico

Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup is in doubt after Donald Trump claimed it would not be ‘appropriate’ for them to play ‘for their life and safety’

The Guardian - US

New bill would bar ICE raids near World Cup matches in US host cities

Nellie Pou’s bill follows refusal of ICE chief Todd Lyons to rule out enforcement near stadiums and fan festivals

The Independent UK

Iran will ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ – federation president

Iran are due to play all three of their group matches in the US.

Sports Illustrated

Canada Roster Takeaways: Striker, Center Back Battles Define World Cup Tune-Up Matches

Injured defenders Moïse Bombito and Alistair Johnston also rejoin the CanMNT as training players.

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