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Conflict and controversy hang over World Cup as 100-day countdown kicks off

Tuesday marks 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran's participation in the tournament is in doubt after American and Israeli armed forces launched strikes on the country, while controversy over ticket prices, drug wars in Mexico and travel bans…

Radio France Internationale

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Crisis: Can Iran Still Play in the US Amid Escalating Middle East War?

As the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup approaches, Iran's participation is in question due to rising political tensions with the US.

International Business Times UK

Iraq or UAE could take Iran’s World Cup finals spot due to Middle East crisis

Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are viewed as the most likely beneficiaries should Iran withdraw from the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Iran's World Cup place in U.S. put in doubt by Middle East conflict. FIFA has Iraq next in line

Iran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months’ time has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States

The Independent UK

Will Iran boycott the World Cup over US strikes and who might replace them?

Iran previously boycotted the World Cup draw in November and tensions have significantly escalated following US and Israeli attacks on the country

The Independent UK

Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match

Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year

The Independent UK

Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran will boycott next week’s draw for the World Cup Washington in protest at the US’s failure to give the football federation president a visa

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Iran football boss says women can attend top league matches

TEHRAN: Women in Iran, who have long been barred from attending football matches except for rare occasions, will be allowed into stadiums during the upcoming season, a top official said Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Iran's Hopes for World Cup Surprise Threatened by Infighting

Iran hopes history will repeat itself at this November's World Cup in Qatar, 24 years after overcoming a fractious build-up to score a memorable triumph over the United States - the country's decades-long geopolitical rival - in France. As the teams prepare to clash again, and their governments wrangle over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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