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preparations." Concerns remain about the potential presence of [US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)](/news/articles/cp80ljjd5rwo) at stadiums, and how fans could be affected. With 48 hours still to go until the World Cup kicks
Iran's attacks on their infrastructure during this war. **Congress has returned after a weeklong break.** Lawmakers are expected to focus on securing three years of funding for immigration enforcement. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
football training school known by its Portuguese acronym EPIF, says he has seen a shift in young players since the national team’s recent success. Here, players prepare for a training session.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3385x3385+846+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2F3d%2F5845dbfa460aaa98b9629800805c%2F04-2026-npr-football-edits-14.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream)
2026 preparations with a friendly against Nigeria on Wednesday evening, before flying out to North America and settling into their base camp in Florida in the United States. [Roberto Martinez’s side](/sports/2026/6/8/portugal-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-and-squad
2026, even if already-qualified Iran does not compete at the finals. Since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, Iran’s participation in this summer’s edition of FIFA
Teams playing in Mexico will compete at some of the highest-altitude venues in the tournament. Mexico City Stadium is located about 7,300 feet (2,225 metres) above sea level, while Guadalajara sits
prepared for its latest event in Mexico. Several media outlets - across golf, sports news and finance - reported its imminent closure, before LIV chief executive Scott O'Neil insisted it was business as usual
Iran for the second consecutive day after Donald Trump promised to “hit them hard again” as a two-month-old ceasefire appears close to collapse. 2. ***UK politics*** | Keir Starmer’s closest aides
2026.** He starts with the scores for the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa, holders Argentina against Algeria and England versus Croatia. AI, which finished
Iran could play each other in the knockout stage on the weekend of the US' 250th independence celebrations. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, has previously called for ceasefires during World Cups. If the World Cup