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team to stay overnight, but they are going to play three matches there. "So they asked us: 'Can they stay overnight in Mexico?' And we said: 'Yes, no problem. We have no problem." Iran were
Iran, New Zealand Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan Group K: Portugal, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia Group L: England
preparation for matches. That is why it took such a long time." And then there was Saddam Hussein. In 1984, the dictator placed his son in charge of Iraq football. Uday Hussein instigated a reign
preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, is the biggest in the competition’s history. The 23rd
Iran and Haiti, though World Cup players, coaches and other support personnel are exempt. Travelers from Ivory Coast and Senegal, face partial restrictions under an expanded version of that travel ban, even without the visa
preparations to reinstate the global internet after the [longest nationwide shutdown ever](/editorial/2026/5/14/iran-expands-tiered-internet-access-amid-continued-online-blackout) in any country. But there was no confirmation from the Supreme National Security Council, which ordered the ban, and the restrictions remained
preparations for what will surely be his final World Cup. Ronaldo has enjoyed an incredible international career with Portugal, scoring 143 goals in 227 appearances and winning the European Championships in 2016. ## Will Osimhen
prepared then Lord knows what this excellent squad might have achieved and what impact on Scottish political history it might have had. His confidence in his team led him to say that he'd cleared
Iran, one of Asia’s strongest sides, will face New Zealand, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, raising the likelihood of a mismatch that offers little competitive intrigue for the average football fan. Elsewhere
Iran caused travel chaos in the Middle East. Many of the players made an overland trip from Iraq to Jordan before waiting 24 hours to board a delayed flight out of the region
team was cancelled last year when several players were denied a visa, and like Adonis, Ngom thought there was little point him applying for a visa as fan. BBC analysis of US State Department data
football World Cup has returned to the country after three decades; the White House is preparing for a UFC bout to mark Trump’s 80th birthday on Sunday; then, he will fly to the French
Iran team with a lot of off-field issues, and won't even be based in the United States where they play their three group games, but in Mexico. A lot of their players play
preparing for two key pre-World Cup games in Atlanta against Belgium on Saturday and Portugal on Tuesday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2200x2200+430+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9e%2Ff4%2F6781e8b44b849f35609741f26750%2Fusmnt-032701-9.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/28/nx-s1-5764272/world-cup-usmnt-us-soccer-belgium-portugal) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Does the U.S. have a chance
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
Iran was partly to blame. But she said some fans may be waiting for certainty over where their team will be playing before booking accommodation. By contrast, Airbnb has said the World Cup
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)
football with the Three Lions for the first time. Carlos Queiroz will look to use all his experience to guide Ghana through the group stage, while Panama head to the tournament as Central America
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