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result with Uruguay and Iran playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw with New Zealand. It marked the first time since 15 June 1958 that four World Cup matches on a single
results ahead of the tournament. They have won their last three matches and were in fine form during World Cup qualifying, becoming the third team to secure their spot at the tournament back in March
results and schedules.* The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) will be represented by a record eight teams at the 2026 World Cup: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. Iran
result of a single match will determine each team's fate. First, 32 teams will face off between **June 28 and July 3**. Then, the remaining 16 teams will compete from **July
result, may Iran’s flag be raised there and defended.” Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel attacked Iran, starting a regional war on February
Cup match between Iran and New Zealand on Monday](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f4afb5dbed9954619d82ab76907c43fa1916d124/246_0_2465_1972/master/2465.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Fans display pre-revolutionary Iranian flags during Iran’s match on Monday. Photograph: André Penner/AP World football’s governing body Fifa has said
results and schedules.* After years of planning, 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
opening match, the co-hosts provide a vivid snapshot of what makes the next few weeks so compelling and challenging. Here in this footballing hotbed, a city that has provided the tournament with some
resulting in all tickets being sold,” he said. “However, the reality might actually be somewhat different; markets don’t always operate in such a perfect, predictable way. Indeed, some fans may resent the initial premium
result. Poor performance. But perhaps that's what 28 years of pressure will do to a team. **17. Cape Verde** *Group H. Drew 0-0 with Spain.* Everyone's second team at the World Cup
results in a few competitive California districts, Parks says. **Global conflicts have risen to the highest number since World War II,** according to a new study by researchers at a Swedish university. There were
results and stories beyond the scorelines. Here are some of the biggest talking points from around the World Cup: ### Golden Boot race already fierce Lionel Messi leads the race for the World Cup’s Golden
Iran. ## Trudeau defends attending US match instead of Canada’s opener Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the US World Cup opener against Paraguay in California instead of Canada’s game against Bosnia
results than we did in 1986." Compared to the past team, this Iraq side, ranked 57th in the world, [is full of players with European experience](/sport/football/articles/cy526nrz39eo) such as Ali Al-Hamadi of Ipswich Town
world against a leader of the AI boom. ## In depth: ‘We are heading into uncharted waters’  Rhun
Iran on February 28. Neither FIFA nor US organisers have publicly commented on the Iranian accusation. ## Mexico City hit by protests before opener The tournament kicks off in Mexico’s capital on Thursday afternoon
resulting in executions of people arrested on accusations of spying for Israel or the US. Political repercussions extend to the sport sphere, too. Iran’s top footballer Sardar Azmoun was [expelled from the national team
opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June. And the final is in the US state of New Jersey on 19 July. For anyone new to the beautiful game, here's what
Iran on implementing the 14-point agreement to end their war [have been cancelled](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/19/us-iran-talks-in-switzerland-cancelled), Switzerland’s foreign ministry has announced. 2. ***Brexit*** | Michel Barnier has said Britain [could regain its special terms
Iran’s top diplomat has said a peace deal with the US would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, [as concern grows](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/irans-top-envoy-says-peace-deal-with-the-us-dependent-on-israels-withdrawal-from-lebanon) that Israel could undermine diplomatic efforts to finally