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World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place

World Cup 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

Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino

2026 World Cup is already shaping behind-the-scenes discussions, and the issue is particularly acute given the tournament’s cross-border nature. The expanded 48-team World Cup, cohosted by ⁠Canada, the United States

US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’

2026 FIFA World Cup, but he added the players will not be allowed to bring people with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) with them. Since the United States-Israeli

Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 . You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

What’s happening at the World Cup one day before tournament starts?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets

matches against South Korea in Guadalajara and the Czech Republic in Mexico City. Turkiye vs USA in Los Angeles, Brazil vs Morocco in New York/New Jersey and Scotland vs Brazil in Miami are among other

Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her country will host the Iranian [national football team](/sports/2026/5/19/iran-squad-in-race-against-time-for-world-cup-readiness-amid-us-israel-war) during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, due to tensions with the United States

World Cup 2026: What time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch?

2026 World Cup will have 13 different kickoff times. You can use the [Al Jazeera Sport widget](/sports/2026/6/8/what-time-are-world-cup-2026-matches-in-my-time-zone) to find out exactly when your team is playing in your local time. ## What time are World

World Cup: No ICE deployment; extra security for Iran games in Los Angeles

2026 Stadiums Los_Angeles_Stadium-1779602605](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INTERACTIVE-World-Cup-2026-Stadiums-Los_Angeles_Stadium-1779602605.jpg?quality=80) [Al Jazeera] ## Protests anticipated at Iran World Cup games The venue will also be in the limelight for hosting two of Iran’s three group-stage

Which European nation has the best chance to win World Cup 2026?

match results and schedules.* When it comes to winning World Cups, no continent knows how to do it better than Europe. Outside of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, only European teams have lifted the trophy

Portugal World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage schedule-1776670775](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-group-stage-schedule-1776670775.png?quality=80) ## How does Portugal’s group look? They should progress comfortably from Group K as they start their first two games against relative minnows

New York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns

match of the World Cup on Saturday.  [Al Jazeera] US President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend Monday’s NBA game at Madison Square Garden